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Sign in to searchBefore the Supreme Court in 2026: Religion, Citizenship, Liberty
1. Judiciary Under Intense Scrutiny
The year 2025 placed the Indian judiciary under unprecedented public and political glare. Allegations against Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma, a failed impeachment motion against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Yadav, and post-retirement interviews by former Chief Justices triggered debates on accountability and propriety. The impeachment process against Justice Varma, now before the Supreme Court of India, may culminate in 2026 in the first impeachment of a constitutional court judge.
2. Transparency, Live-Streaming, and Public Debate
Hybrid hearings and live-streaming enhanced access but also subjected judges to real-time scrutiny. Oral observations increasingly entered political and social media debates, sometimes out of context. Incidents involving public criticism of judicial remarks, as well as interventions on issues like stray dogs and environmental clearances, intensified demands for institutional transparency.
3. Collegium and Internal Dissent
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Supreme Court faces landmark cases on religion, citizenship, and constitutional rights in 2026. Explores impeachment proceedings, live-streaming impact, and judicial transparency challenges.
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