Analysis

The SC’s hurried decision to suspend Prof. Saibaba’s release contradicts its own stance upholding investigatory procedure.

DESK BRIEF: Dhulia J emphasised that ‘finality is a good thing, but Justice is better' in an opinion that will prolong the Hijab Ban saga.

Justices Shah and Trivedi suspended the Bombay HC's Order, stating it did not deal with the merits of the case against Prof. Saibaba.

On the occasion of Justice Gupta’s last working day at the Supreme Court, SCO examines his tenure in numbers.

Two Collegium members objected to CJI Lalit's proposal to elevate four Judges to the Supreme Court through the circulation of a letter.

Justice Hemant Gupta authored impactful Judgments in criminal law cases and a controversial Judgment on his penultimate day at the SC.

These include questions on equality, religious freedom, privacy, right to education & free speech and expression.

While overall pendency figures remain unchanged, the Court’s focus appears to have shifted to disposing of older matters more efficiently.