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

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

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

His contribution to jurisprudence was progressive and limited court intervention, though the Delhi Metro case sticks out like a sore thumb

To commemorate India’s 75th Law Day on 26 November, we recall a historic conference of Federal and High Court judges in March 1948

The former Chief Justice approached issues with compassion but his decisions are premised on disability operating in silos and margins

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

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

Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence

As the discussion on Justice Chandrachud’s legacy settles, there is a sense that his successor may herald a return to more unassuming ways

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

Here’s a list of 7 occasions when the outgoing Chief Justice diverged from the majority on conclusion or reasoning during his long tenure