Analysis

SC judges have resolved to publicly declare their assets in a step to improve transparency. But even this simple move has a loaded history

Amidst calls for reviving NJAC following the Justice Varma controversy, we look at why the Court preferred to preserve the Collegium system

Calling clean air a constitutional right, the Court upheld the cracker ban and demanded compliance reports on stubble burning control

The SC reserved judgement in a key case on the designation of senior advocates and stepped in to address a cash controversy

The top court demanded accountability on emission controls, waste management and compensation for affected workers

Following a fire, a large amount of unaccounted cash was found in Justice Varma’s official residence on 14 March

In a new book on the district judiciary, the authors argue that SC orders on lower courts often fail to articulate constitutional basis

The conversation after the cash discovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence seems focussed on appointment, not accountability