The Supreme Court’s 2025 landmark judgments exposed deep structural flaws in governance, from delays and institutional inertia to misuse of discretion. The Court flagged failures in federal relations, anti-defection rulings, electoral processes, tribunals, investigations, and legislative privileges.
Explore how 2025 became a defining year in legal history through 10 landmark Supreme Court rulings. These judgments reshaped constitutional governance, strengthened democratic principles, and set powerful precedents influencing India’s legal and political future.
The Supreme Court has ordered a countrywide review of private universities after Amity University allegedly harassed a student for changing her name. The move aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper regulation in private higher education.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre and States over huge vacancies and massive pendency in Information Commissions, calling for urgent action. Prashant Bhushan criticised repeated delays, warning that the Right to Information system is collapsing.
CJI B R Gavai said India’s legal system is guided by the “rule of law, not the rule of the bulldozer.” Delivering a lecture in Mauritius, he cited key Supreme Court verdicts shaping democracy and rights.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud said judges heal society not only through rulings but also by listening patiently. Speaking at Meghalaya High Court’s Independence Day event, he stressed freedom, diversity, and youth empowerment.
NEW DELHI: Today (16th Jan): Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court issued a notice to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Marlena and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh in response to a defamation case filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit.
Former Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, praised the Andhra Pradesh government’s initiative to issue official orders in Telugu, describing it as a noteworthy move. He emphasized that the decision is praiseworthy and rises above political affiliations.
Senior Advocate Sanjoy Ghose has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of abusing political power to benefit billionaire George Soros. Allegations include manipulating government policies and tenders, coercing media and businesses, undermining bureaucratic processes, and facilitating contracts with foreign governments. Ghose’s statements raise significant concerns about corruption and accountability in Indian politics.
The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
