The Supreme Court has clarified that the Judge Advocate General (JAG) recruitment process must adhere to gender-neutral criteria, reinforcing the Armed Forces’ constitutional obligation of equality. The ruling came amid petitions alleging discriminatory practices in shortlisting male and female candidates, marking another step toward inclusive military service norms.

The Supreme Court has firmly ruled that Aadhaar is an identity document, not proof of Indian citizenship. Delivered on September 1, 2025, this decision arose during Bihar’s voter roll revisions, where political parties had pressed for Aadhaar’s use to curb exclusion. By citing the Aadhaar Act and Puttaswamy judgment, the Court clarified that democracy rests on citizenship, not biometric identity, reshaping debates on electoral inclusion.

Pensionary benefits cannot be extended without legal justification– Supreme Court rules on job contract employees' claims.

Supreme Court reaffirms the scope of arbitration, upholding an award on joint liability in a landmark judgment for legal professionals.

The welfare of the child is paramount – Supreme Court rules in favour of a father’s custody rights, balancing legal guardianship and care.

The Supreme Court upholds the right to dignity in custody, ruling that arrests must comply with constitutional safeguards.

Supreme Court rules solatium & interest must be awarded retrospectively in land acquisitions, ensuring equity & justice for landowners.

Supreme Court emphasises procedural discipline in rejecting a writ petition under Article 32, reinforcing judicial propriety.

Supreme Court rules on toll collection by NTBCL, emphasizing public interest, transparency, and accountability in PPP projects.

Supreme Court rules for regularisation of long-serving employees in ad-hoc roles, emphasizing equity and constitutional fairness.

The Kesavananda Bharati case established the Basic Structure Doctrine, limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution.

Supreme Court’s verdict underscores that public land cannot be allocated to the privileged few, emphasizing equality and public interest.

Supreme Court rules punitive provisions of Benami Transactions Act cannot be applied retrospectively in a landmark judgment.

Supreme Court shields financial institutions from abuse of criminal law in civil disputes, reinforcing natural justice and legal protection.

Judicial discipline and procedural fairness in India's Supreme Court: A vital analysis of a COFEPOSA detention case.

Supreme Court clarifies the integration of horizontal reservations with vertical categories in a pivotal judgment.