In 2024, India’s Supreme Court dealt with numerous landmark rulings, focusing on personal liberty, places of worship disputes, and electoral reforms. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized efficiency, reforming case backlogs. Notable cases included prohibitions on religious site surveys, striking down electoral bonds, and addressing environmental pollution. The court’s decisions significantly influenced legal frameworks and societal issues.
The Supreme Court of India, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways, overturning the NCLAT’s approval of its ownership transfer to the Jalan Kalrock Consortium. The Court revealed that the consortium failed to meet financial obligations, prompting immediate liquidation and forfeiture of bank guarantees to protect creditors’ interests.