It is interesting to note, Oxford Dictionary in 2016 chose “Post-Truth” as the word of the year. The adjective has been defined as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.”

The Wren & Martin principles of precis writing must be adopted. But then how is this to be achieved if submissions itself go on for hours on end with vast amounts of material being placed before Court!

– Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Ajit Mohan v. Legislative Assembly, NCT, [Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1088 of 2020] decided on 08.07.2021.

In this case, Advocate appointed was not granted even a reasonable time to prepare herself.

– Hon’ble Justice Abhay S. Oka, Niranjan Das v. State of West Bengal, [Criminal Appeal No. 2643-2644 of 2023] decided on 29.08.2023.

Now, as one is familiar, a monkey cap covers the entire face, chin and cheek of a person, leaving only his eyes and nose and part of the forehead exposed.

– Hon’ble Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, P. Sasikumar v. State, [Criminal Appeal No. 1473 of 2024] decided on 08.07.2024.

Human values and ethics in public functionaries have degraded to a considerable extent. Corruption is on a rampage.

– Hon’ble Justice J.B. Pardiwala, M/s. AI-Can Export Pvt. Ltd. v. Prestige H.M. Polycontainers Ltd., [Civil Appeal No. 7254 of 2024] decided on 09.07.2024. 

We have observed a trend amongst various High Courts wherein sentences awarded by a Trial Court are reduced capriciously and mechanically, without any visible application of judicial mind. Additionally, undue sympathy shown by High Court herein was totally unwarranted.

– Hon’ble Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Parameshwari v. State of Tamil Nadu, [Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 7495 of 2021] decided on 17.02.2026.

In our view, High Court overlooked, movie making is a high risk business. No one can be sure whether a movie would earn profits or would be a flop. If one agrees to share profits in lieu of his investment in a movie, he takes the risk of a possible zero return.

– Hon’ble Justice Manoj Misra, V. Ganesan v. State, [Criminal Appeal No. 1470 of 2026] decided on 19.03.2026.

The need for this Court to begin with words of Rabindranath Tagore emanates from the fact that the present case is a classic illustration of how humans tend to surpass all limits of sound human behaviour and even go to the extent of crushing human lives in the pursuance of their greed.

– Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Karol, Rambalak v. State of U.P., [Special Leave Petition (Criminal) No. 16332 of 2025] decided on 19.05.2026.

There is nothing wrong in Wife asking for a Teddy Bear.

– Hon’ble Justice Augustine George Masih, Sonal Talpada v. Veerbhan Singh, [Special Leave Petition (Civil) No. 10422 of 2025] decided on 02.06.2026.

Walking has always triggered Indian imagination. It has deep cultural, social, religious, political, and reformative roots.

– Maniyar Iliyaz v. P. Ayyapan, [Civil Appeal Nos. 4665-4666 of 2025] decided on 19.06.2026.