The extraordinary Sunday sitting raised expectations, but its directions will count only if the following proceedings produce safeguards

The Bench ruled out a complete Metro shutdown and directed authorities to issue a traffic advisory

The Supreme Court received unusually high media attention this session as it tackled multiple controversies and politically-charged matters

The inquiry will first look at pellet guns, violence against women protesters and the destruction of property.

Bench directs confidential access for vulnerable witnesses

The Supreme Court spent August looking at itself, its docket and the law it has left unsettled

CJI said the order would provide a “healing balm” to protesters while preserving the State’s right to prosecute alleged offenders

Petitioners flagged a “common concern” over the committee as SG Mehta described the application “very mischievous”

The Court said Article 142 can clear FIRs involving students, cases against those accused of grave offences will continue separately

The Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law.

The Court asked petitioners to amend their plea for guidelines on metallic pellet guns and directed treatment for injured students.

The Court has protected protesters and evidence, but postponed the independent mechanism that its own prima facie findings appear to require