Analysis

We revisit notable judgements and petitions that occupied the top court’s attention during election season

The Court overruled a Madras High Court division bench order recognising T.M. Krishna as the recipient of a Carnatic music award

Among the many landmark decisions of this year, we pick the ones that could potentially impact large constituencies of the population

The Court asked for greater accountability from state authorities on waste management, construction worker disbursements & firecrackers

The bench also summoned the Chief Secretary of Delhi to justify non-compliance with data collection on solid waste management

Recent decisions of the top court acknowledge the need for procedural reform but there is no sign of the all-important Constitution Bench

With improving air quality, the top court is shifting focus from damage control to long-term sustainability

The month was eventful with CJI D.Y. Chandrachud passing the baton to Sanjiv Khanna and the Court delivering several landmark rulings