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Rachana Gangu v Union of India represents a meaningful doctrinal step by situating the no fault principle within a constitutional frame

In a case that could reshape the country’s labour jurisprudence, a nine-judge Bench will hear arguments on the scope of the term “industry”

Another day, another ‘ban’—is the NCERT matter an opportunity for the Court to question alleged executive interference in curriculums?

What was promised? What has been achieved? What can we expect? A brief look at the 53rd Chief Justice’s first 100 days.

On 15 January 2026, the Supreme Court denied tax exemption to Tiger Global on a 2018 transaction of 14,500 crore rupees. We explain.

On 15 January 2026, the Supreme Court denied tax exemption to Tiger Global under the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

Pendency continued to increase in January 2026, in line with a trend that began in July 2025

After the vague mental-health guidelines of July 2025, the SC’s latest directions to educational institutions are more sharply focused

The Bench directed suitable arrangements to be made and refrained from entering into merits of the subject matter

The Bench directed the authorities to submit action-taken plans and provide concrete timelines for the same

In December, we reflected on the Court’s activity in 2025 as it continued hearing urgent matters during its winter break

Since 1989, the All India Judges Association v. Union of India case has remained open before the Supreme Court under a continuing mandamus.

Since 1989, the All India Judges Association v. Union of India case has remained open before the Supreme Court under a continuing mandamus.

Two recalls, a Presidential reference, and a stay order in a highly contentious issue of our times—a list of the outgoing CJI’s key verdicts

The Bench struck down provisions reproduced from the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance, 2021 that were previously declared unconstitutional

The Bench noted that Parliament reintroduced provisions which were declared unconstitutional and must give due regard to judicial precedent

We summarise the key contentions raised by petitioners and the Union in the petition challenging the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

On the final day of hearings, the Attorney General Venkataramani contended that the Tribunals Act does not violate any fundamental right

On the final day of hearings, the Attorney General questioned violation of Article 14 and the Court’s power to strike down a law

The Senior Advocate contended that the new Tribunals Act is not materially different from the Ordinance the Court had struck down in 2021

As final hearings commence, the Union questioned the Court’s power of mandamus upon Parliament and sought time for the law to stabilise

The Court’s growing impatience with legislative silence and executive inaction has led to a decision that might change the game

We summarise the 139-page judgement which confirmed the eligibility of judicial officers for direct recruitment under the Bar quota

In September, the SC reserved judgement in two Constitution Bench matters and heard key cases on electoral revision, bail and animal welfare