English Article

The imperial cabinet and an acquiescent court

In the last six months, the Supreme Court has frequently found itself in the headlines. In September, it handed down four landmark judgments on fundamental rights: decriminalising same-sex relations and adultery, opening up Sabarimala to women of all ages, and (partially) upholding Aadhaar. And soon after that, the court was in the eye of a political storm. Its Rafale and Central Bureau of Investigation .........