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Analysis

Supreme Court’s evolving role in mitigating Delhi’s air pollution crisis

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

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Monthly Review: November 2024

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

Hearing Reports

Altering Rules on Appointment to Public Posts | Judgement Summary

A five-judge bench affirmed that changing rules of public recruitment midway through the process violates constitutional rights

Analysis

Gaps in GRAP: SC pushes for accountability and action

Judicial scrutiny of the pollution crisis highlights systemic failures, poor coordination, & the challenges in enforcing emergency measures

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“No earnest effort to implement…”: SC cracks down on negligence amid Delhi’s pollution crisis

A Division Bench bench flagged GRAP violations in Delhi, questioning police and state inaction as pollution continues to choke the capital

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Delhi pollution crisis: Can the Supreme Court clear the air?

A Division Bench appointed 13 advocates as Court Commissioners to ensure compliance with the ban on trucks at Delhi checkpoints

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Perception and direction: The public engagements of Chief Justice Chandrachud

His frequent public appearances and charismatic personality invited unprecedented attention to an opaque institution

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Monthly Review: October 2024

October was an active month at the top court with two Constitution Bench decisions and critical Division Bench hearings on personal liberty

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“Different people with diverse views will continue the institution”: CJI DY Chandrachud retires

As CJI DY Chandrachud retires from the top court, a Ceremonial Bench gathered to bid him farewell