Analysis

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

The answer lies in a 2014 Supreme Court case where the complainant challenged a two-judge probe committee set up by the CJ of the MP HC

A February decision is the latest instance of the Court converting a death sentence to life but prematurely closing the door on remission