As we step into February 2026, it’s essential to reflect on the Supreme Court’s most impactful judicial pronouncements in January 2026. This monthly recap below lists a series of significant rulings that have shaped legal discourse across various domains.
Today, On 8th January, A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of a court order from the Indian Kanoon website. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the order, accessible via Google, is harming his client’s reputation as a businessman. The plea emphasizes the impact on the petitioner’s credibility due to the public availability of the order. The court is expected to address concerns related to privacy and public access to legal records.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld that fair reporting of court judgments is crucial for justice and press freedom, shielding journalists from contempt charges. This ruling highlights the press’s essential function in promoting transparency and accountability in state actions and judicial outcomes.
On Tuesday( 23rd April), Justice Gautam Patel of the Bombay High Court emphasized the importance of judges seeking quick solutions instead of solely focusing on drafting judgments. In a farewell event, he stated that not every issue requires a formal judgment and that intervention is essential for speedy problem resolution. Justice Patel also shared plans for retirement, expressing disinterest in spending an entire day in arbitrations and highlighting the need to educate law students on fundamental legal subjects due to recent observations with court clerks.