The Supreme Court established the Kanchan Devi Committee to evaluate the government's contentious plan to define the Aravalli range as hills over 100 meters, focusing on the ecological importance of the Aravallis and constitutional environmentalism.
Click to View MoreLegal frameworks empower police to conduct further investigations post-final report. Recent Supreme Court rulings clarify differences between reinvestigation and further investigation, emphasizing the necessity of judicial oversight under BNSS.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, ruling that Article 324 provides plenary power to ensure electoral integrity. The court clarified that while the ECI can verify eligibility, deletion from voter lists doesn't divest citizenship.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet approved the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026, raising judge strength from 33 to 37. This addresses India's massive 5.1 crore case backlog, though extensive systemic reforms remain completely vital for long-term efficiency
Click to View MoreDespite constitutional ideals, courts face a stark gender gap, especially in higher judiciaries. Overcoming systemic patriarchy requires transparent collegium reforms, better infrastructure, and criminalizing marital rape. Gender parity is essential for equitable justice and true democratic empowerment.
Click to View MoreThe power of contempt must be a "measure of last resort," as judicial independence is best secured through transparency and quality judgments, rather than legal coercion to suppress democratic dissent or criticism.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court warned that mandatory paid menstrual leave, though supporting women’s dignity under Article 21, may discourage hiring and worsen India’s low female workforce participation. A balanced approach with flexible work, stronger leave policies, and destigmatization is considered more practical than a rigid law.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court flagged India’s freebies culture, citing fiscal stress in Tamil Nadu from universal schemes like free electricity. It distinguished merit goods from populist handouts, noting debt risks and power sector strain in TANGEDCO. Referring to the S. Subramaniam Balaji case, it urged targeted subsidies and fiscal discipline.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court ruled that menstrual health and hygiene in schools is part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21. It linked poor MHM to inequality and school dropouts, directing schools to provide free sanitary pads, proper toilets, and awareness education to remove stigma.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s December 2025 ruling recalibrated the Green Energy Corridor by balancing renewable expansion with Great Indian Bustard conservation. By replacing a blanket ban with priority zones, it ensured regulatory clarity for meeting India’s 500 GW non-fossil target, while highlighting challenges of land, finance, and coordination.
Click to View MoreA curative petition, evolved through Rupa Ashok Hurra (2002), is the last remedy after dismissal of a review plea in the Supreme Court. Drawn from Articles 137 and 142, it is admitted only for grave injustice or bias, ensuring finality while enabling complete justice.
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