Top 10 Supreme Court Judgments – January 2026 | LegalWiki
Key Supreme Court Rulings
In January 2026, 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 Calls RTE 25% Quota a Tool for Social Equality and Fraternity
The Supreme Court held that effective implementation of the 25% admission mandate under Section 12 of the RTE Act, 2009 can advance fraternity, equality and social justice through common schooling. Read more.
Section 17A PC Act Unconstitutional: Justice BV Nagarathna’s Dissent in Split Verdict
The Supreme Court, in a split verdict, saw Justice BV Nagarathna hold that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act is unconstitutional. Read more.
Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Withdrawal of Life Support in Permanent Vegetative State Case
The Supreme Court reserved judgment on a plea seeking the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for a 32-year-old man in an irreversible permanent vegetative state for over 12 years. Read more.
Supreme Court Rejects Tiger Global’s Tax Plea in Flipkart Stake Sale Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea filed by a US-based investment firm Tiger Global,, challenging the capital gains tax imposed on its sale of Flipkart shares to Walmart in 2018. Read more.
Supreme Court Declines to Interfere With Impeachment Proceedings Against Justice Varma
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea filed by Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to constitute a three-member inquiry committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act in connection with impeachment proceedings against him. Read more.
Supreme Court Declines to Entertain Plea on ‘Jana Nayagan’ Release, Directs Producers to Madras High Court
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea filed by the producers of Jana Nayagan seeking directions for the film’s release and asked them to pursue relief before the Madras High Court. Read m0re.
Supreme Court Applies 30% Women Reservation to Punjab & Haryana Bar Council Elections
The Supreme Court has directed that 30% women's reservation will apply to the upcoming Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections. Read more.
Suit for Mandatory Injunction Not Maintainable When Title is Disputed: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that a suit for mandatory injunction simpliciter is not maintainable where there is a serious dispute regarding title, possession, or identity of the property. Read more.
Supreme Court Stays Calcutta High Court Order Disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA
The Supreme Court stayed the Calcutta High Court’s judgment disqualifying Mukul Roy from the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law. Read more.
SC Issues Interim Directions to Tackle Student Suicides & Protect Welfare in Higher Education Institutions
The Supreme Court, expressing deep concern over the rising incidents of student suicides in higher educational institutions, has issued interim directions to safeguard student welfare and mental health. Read more.
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