
Giving the green signal: The Supreme Court and the environment
The Court has relied on judicial innovation but the development imperative prevents it from committing to eco-centrism in an era of crisis
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Among the many landmark decisions of 2024, we pick the ones that could potentially impact large constituencies of the population
10th Jan 2025
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From Jalikattu to the law surrounding anticipatory bail, Justice Ravikumar’s three-year-long tenure at the top court deserves a long look
8th Jan 2025
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2025 will be a pivotal year for the top court with leadership changes, key retirements and several high-profile cases pending on its docket
5th Jan 2025
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As India grapples with its myriad social challenges, the Court’s rulings pushed for substantive equality rather than ‘sameness’
2nd Jan 2025
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The former Chief Justice approached issues with compassion but his decisions are premised on disability operating in silos and margins
23rd Nov 2024
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Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence
20th Nov 2024
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While upholding sub-classification for the SC/ST categories, the Court noted that there are varying degrees of backwardness within the group
5th Aug 2024
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The Supreme Court has called for the reconsideration of 'V.P. Shantha', which held the field for almost three decades on doctors' liability
20th Jun 2024
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The Court displayed a progressive approach in certain high-profile cases involving the right to life. We highlight three significant cases
29th Dec 2023
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2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout
27th Dec 2023
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October saw the marriage equality judgement, revival of seven-judge benches, Justice Bhat’s retirement and more
3rd Nov 2023
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The marriage rights of sexual minorities involve a polycentric dispute that falls squarely within the legislative domain
3rd Nov 2023
MoreThe Court has relied on judicial innovation but the development imperative prevents it from committing to eco-centrism in an era of crisis
In its 75 years, the SC has struggled to accommodate those disabled who don’t fit the pre-decided rubrics of the neo-liberal nation-state