The Court noted the prolonged incarceration without trial of political leaders and activists arrested under special criminal statutes

83,000 pending cases is a large number but a high disposal rate points to a busy Court’s concerted efforts to tackle pendency

While the Court strongly pushed for conservation in crucial environmental cases, it prioritised development projects in others

As India grapples with its myriad social challenges, the Court’s rulings pushed for substantive equality rather than ‘sameness’

Our year-ender series captures key moments of an action-packed year for the Court. There’s also a lot lined up for 2025

In a special episode of SCO Explains, the SCO team shares hand-picked judgements that stood out for them in 2024

SCO lists the 12 Constitution Bench judgements that were pronounced this year by the five, seven and nine-judge benches

In cases concerning Union-state relations, the Court upheld states’ power to tax minerals, regulate alcohol & sub-classify SC/ST categories

What does secularism mean in a land of a thousand faiths? This year's rulings on religion and culture attempt to frame an answer

The Court filled legislative gaps, put social media platforms under scrutiny & stepped in for children from minority communities

Our editorial team picks five judgements that didn’t make it to our top 10 list, but deserve a special mention for their potential impact

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