Top 10 Supreme Court Judgments – December 2025 | LegalWiki
Key Supreme Court Rulings
In December 2025, the Supreme Court delivered several important judgments that clarified key aspects of law and impacted everyday legal practice. This article brings together the top 10 Supreme Court judgments of the month, offering a concise overview of decisions that are relevant for lawyers, students, and anyone interested in recent legal developments.
Supreme Court Extends 30% Women Reservation to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Bar Councils
The Supreme Court extended its earlier directions on women’s reservation in State Bar Council elections to the Bar Councils of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
Supreme Court to Interact With Parents Before Ruling on Passive Euthanasia Plea
The Supreme Court has decided to personally interact with the parents of a terminally ill man before deciding a plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia. Read more.
Supreme Court Modifies Order On Old Vehicles In Delhi-NCR; Enforcement To Continue Against BS-III And Below
The Supreme Court modified its August 12 order concerning action against old vehicles in the Delhi-NCR. Read more.
Supreme Court Notes Rare Gesture as Woman Seeks Divorce Without Alimony Claim
The Supreme Court dissolved a marriage on mutual consent, noting it was a “rare settlement” because the wife did not seek alimony or any monetary compensation. Read more.
Supreme Court Rules Private Doctors Who Died of COVID Eligible for PM Insurance Scheme
The Supreme Court held that the families of private doctors who died of COVID-19 while treating patients are entitled to benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan insurance scheme. Read more.
Supreme Court: Lok Adalat Awards Can Be Challenged Only Through Article 227 Supervisory Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court held that an award passed by a Lok Adalat under the Legal Services Authorities Act cannot be annulled or questioned before an Executing Court. Read more.
Supreme Court Seeks Response on Plea for Women’s Reservation in Bar Council Elections
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Bar Council of India and all State Bar Councils on a petition seeking mandatory representation of women in elected bar bodies. Read more.
Supreme Court Says AI Will Not Influence Judicial Decision-Making
The Supreme Court said it remains “over-conscious” about the use of AI in courts and will not allow technology to influence judicial decision-making. Read more.
Supreme Court: Parent’s Work‑From‑Home Status Alone Not Enough for Child Custody
The Supreme Court held that a parent’s work-from-home status cannot be treated as a decisive factor in awarding child custody, noting that physical presence during work hours does not necessarily ensure better care or welfare. Read more.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre, Haryana’s Response on Menstrual Shaming Incident in Haryana College
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Haryana Government on an SCBA petition seeking nationwide guidelines after reports of menstrual shaming of female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Read more.
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