DESK BRIEF: In 2021, the SC grappled with pressing questions on freedom of the press, equality and non-discrimination.

We review the SC's most significant judgments in 2021.

In Rajeev Suri v Union of India, the SC adopted a deferential approach vis-à-vis the Executive regarding policy matters.

In 2021, the Supreme Court issued two important judgments on Statutory Tribunals.

The Supreme Court delivered key judgments on reservations for Persons with Disabilities and the Maratha community.

We discuss three judgments in which the Court defined the extent of the powers of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.

We discuss two judgments where the Court engaged with bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

In State of Goa v Fouziya Imtiaz Sheikh the Court emphasised that an independent Election Commission is key to India’s democracy.

The Court recognised that press freedom and privacy were allies and that the fear of surveillance is an ‘assault’ on the press.

In 2021, the Supreme Court issued three important judgments on substantive equality.