Recent Supreme Court Judgments: A Quarterly Review
By FairLex Editorial | February 15, 2026 · 1 min read
This quarterly review highlights some of the most significant Supreme Court judgments that have shaped the legal landscape in recent months.
1. Electoral Bonds Scheme
The Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme as unconstitutional, holding that it violated the right to information of voters. The Court directed disclosure of all bond-related information.
2. Property Rights of Women
In a significant ruling on women's property rights, the Court reiterated that daughters have equal coparcenary rights in Hindu Undivided Family property, regardless of when they were born.
3. Environmental Protection
The Court imposed strict guidelines on industrial units operating near ecologically sensitive areas, emphasizing the polluter pays principle and the precautionary principle.
4. Digital Rights
In a case concerning internet shutdowns, the Court held that access to the internet is a fundamental right and that any restrictions must satisfy the test of proportionality.