The sub-classification decision has dominated Supreme Court coverage but here’s a recap of other noteworthy developments in August so far

How will the executive-judiciary tussle around appointments play out in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s third term?

Nehru’s fraught relationship with the judiciary had its roots in his exasperation with the first Chief Justice on the matter of appointments

Observers have pointed out that appointing the senior most judge as the CJI has resulted in a “revolving door” which affects stability

DESK BRIEF: Since 1950, a Chief Justice has dissented all of 13 times in a Constitution Bench case

DESK BRIEF: A conversation with Dr. Aparna Chandra on "Court on Trial: A Data-Driven Account of the Supreme Court of India"

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court demanded a person seeking protection under Article 32 to prove their allegiance to India in an affidavit.

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court has seen a continuous stream of promising reforms within nine-months under Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

A new publication from the apex court acknowledges that ‘stereotypical language’ reinforces ideas contrary to constitutional ethos

DESK BRIEF: New Bill proposes a three-member committee with two members of the ruling party to nominate members of the Election Commission.

If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.

Only 2 out of the upcoming 8 Chief Justices will serve a tenure of more than 1 year.