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.

Land is considered the ‘new gold’. More so, when such land is proximate to expanding urban agglomerations. Land in Gurugram in State of Haryana, lying right next to NCT of Delhi, qualifies in this regard with flying colours.

– Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Kumar, Suraj Bhan v. Ashvarya Estate Pvt. Ltd., [Civil Appeal No. 244 of 2011] decided on 03.08.2026.

“We cannot but observe, with respect, there is always a tendency among wisest of men to label a question; to which they find no answer or a difficult or unpalatable one, as foolish and one who raised it, a fool.”

– Shiv Pratap Singh v. State of U.P., [Criminal Appeal No. 3979 of 2026] decided on 20.08.2026.

“The voyage, however, has not been a short one. Having called at many ports and traversed long stretches of uncertain and often mist-laden waters, Court has repeatedly been required to navigate competing currents of thought in its search for a principled and workable understanding…”

– Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justice Surya Kant, State of Uttar Pradesh v. Jai Bir Singh, [Civil Appeal No. 897 of 2002] decided on 20.08.2026.

Former Chief Justice of India in Error

T. Phungzathang v. Hangkhanlian, (2001) 8 SCC 358 erred in its understanding of T.M. Jacob v. C. Poulose, (1999) 4 SCC 274. Dr. Shipra v. Shanti Lal Khoiwal, (1996) 5 SCC 181 was never overruled.

– Hon’ble Justice K. Vinod Chandran, Hafiz Rashid AhmedChoudhury v. Kripanath Mallah, [Civil Appeal No.7474 of 2025] decided on 24.08.2026.

Dinesh Biwaji Ashtikar v. State of Maharashtra, 2026 SCC OnLine SC 56 declared, real consequence of identifying right of elementary education as a fundamental right is in recognition of Five Duty Bearers. In order to fasten these Duty Bearers with an obligation to ensure quality education, we must add, a Sixth [Teacher Education Institutions] and Seventh Duty Bearer [National Council for Teacher Education].

– National Council for Teachers Education v. Association of NCTE Approved Colleges Trust, [Special Leave Petiton (Civil) No. 11756 of 2023] decided on 03.09.2026.

It must be remembered by all and sundry, a reputation is not built overnight. A reputation earned by sweat and toil over decades can however, be marred by a single stroke of a pen. We direct, S.S. Das shall be called back by Director General of Foreign Trade for being bidden farewell with full honour.

– Hon’ble Justice Dipankar Datta, S.S. Das v. Union of India, [Civil Appeal No. 3215 of 2026] decided on 09.09.2026.

The only document available on record for proving the age of the victim is a Baptismal Certificate issued by Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Assembly. We are of considered view, prosecution has failed to prove the age of the victim in the manner required under Section 94 of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.

– Hon’ble Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, Pynchemalangaki Bareh v. State of Meghalaya, [Criminal Appeal No. 4337 of 2026] decided on 10.09.2026.

If recommendations of the Collegium of the Supreme Court were binding in nature, same would certainly have been implemented in their entirety. Unfortunately, records tell a different story.

– Hon’ble Justice Dipankar Datta, Dr. Jaya Thakur v. Union of India, [Writ Petition (Civil) No. 14 of 2024] decided on 23.09.2026.

There is no possibility of mistaking midnight for noon; but at what precise moment twilight becomes darkness is hard to determine.

– Hon’ble Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, Sultan Singh v. Financial Commissioner, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, [Civil Appeal No. 9146 of 2012] decided on 09.10.2026.