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A “distinguished” anticipation

Discourse on the appointment of distinguished jurists brought back conversations on a balanced judiciary

Debjani M

7th Sep 2026

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Raising a complaint

Justice Sandeep Mehta’s leaked letters present a unique opportunity for the Supreme Court to reassure public faith in itself

Advay Vora

30th Aug 2026

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Speaking out

The NALSAR row shows how judicial outreach increasingly invites dialogue, dissent and demands for transparency

V. Venkatesan

23rd Aug 2026

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Law, history, and ideas of India

79 years into India’s independence from the British Raj, “Swadeshi jurisprudence” gains traction in courts and colleges

Shalom Gauri

16th Aug 2026

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Learning and unlearning

The Supreme Court’s latest report on gender asks a question that appeals rarely do: how do judges learn to write?

Namrata Banerjee

9th Aug 2026

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An exercise in introspection

Justice Bhuyan’s recent speech brought back questions on public engagements by judges

Debjani M

1st Aug 2026

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The week that was

While the Court’s not mandated to intervene in the protests, its response at the first instance shaped the public perception towards it

Advay Vora

26th Jul 2026

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Clearing the decks

Four Benches now sit only on the Court’s oldest appeals. The CJI has seven months to prove it works

V. Venkatesan

18th Jul 2026

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Recess report

The Partial Court Working Days revealed a balance between rest and rigour

Debjani M

4th Jul 2026

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Postman ban

The Delhi High Court's decision on suspension of Telegram services raises questions on intermediary liability

Shalom Gauri

20th Jun 2026

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The first half: A Court under strain

As the Court's strength rises to 38, old cases, open questions and new controversies crowd its attention

Namrata Banerjee

8th Jun 2026

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Five more chairs

With its first set of recommendations, the Collegium has an opportunity to address the religious diversity question in its next cycle

Advay Vora

31st May 2026

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