Top Constitutional Law Judgments – December 2025 | LegalWiki
In December 2025, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered key constitutional law judgments that shaped the interpretation and application of the Constitution. These rulings addressed crucial issues such as fundamental rights, constitutional remedies, separation of powers, federalism, judicial review, and executive accountability- strengthening constitutional governance and ensuring adherence to the rule of law.
Supreme Court Says Time-Bound Investigation Should Be Ordered Only in Cases of Undue Delay
The Supreme Court has held that courts should not routinely direct time-bound investigations and must do so only where the record shows undue delay or stagnation. Read more
Delhi High Court: Acquitted Person’s Right to Dignity Can Override Freedom of Press
The Delhi High Court has held that an individual’s right to dignity and reputation under Article 21 can prevail over the freedom of the press guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a).Read More
Second SLP Barred After Dismissal Of Earlier SLP And Failed High Court Review, Unless Liberty Was Reserved: SC
The Supreme Court held that a second Special Leave Petition under Article 136 is not maintainable once an earlier SLP has been dismissed and a subsequent review before the High Court has also failed, unless specific liberty to re-approach the Court was expressly granted. Read More
Allahabad High Court Says Distributing Bible Or Preaching Religion Is Not A Crime
The Allahabad High Court held that distributing the Bible or preaching a religion does not amount to an offence under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021.Read More
Madras High Court: Right to Freedom Cannot Affect Peace of Temple
The Madras High Court has ruled that an individual's right to freedom cannot disrupt the peace and sanctity of temple premises, particularly during religious festivals.Read More
Madhya Pradesh HC Denies Relief to Man Over WhatsApp Message Claiming Beef Consumption Essential to Hinduism
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a man who posted on WhatsApp that beef consumption is essential to being Hindu, finding the statement potentially inflammatory and capable of disturbing communal harmony. Read More
Supreme Court Petition Challenges ECI Move to Halt Assam’s Special Electoral Roll Revision
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) November 17 order directing only a “Special Revision” of electoral rolls in Assam, instead of a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) as done in Bihar and twelve other States and Union Territories. Read More
Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Of Illegal Encroachment On Forest Land In Uttarakhand
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of large-scale encroachment and unauthorised occupation of forest land in Uttarakhand, following reports of illegal construction in protected forest areas across several hill districts. Read More
Gujarat High Court Holds Institute for Plasma Research Is ‘State’ Under Article 12
The Gujarat High Court has held that the Institute for Plasma Research qualifies as “State” under Article 12 of the Constitution of India. Read More
Universities, Colleges Should Not Be Used as Polling Stations Where Possible: Rajasthan High Court Advises ECI
The Rajasthan High Court has issued directions advising the Election Commission of India (ECI) to avoid, as far as practicable, using universities and higher education institutions as polling stations or for other election-related activities. Read More
Allahabad High Court Denies Bail, Says ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ Slogan Challenges India’s Sovereignty
The Allahabad High Court has refused bail to a man accused of incitement, holding that the slogan “gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda” constitutes a direct challenge to India’s sovereignty, integrity, and authority. Read More
Live-In Relationships Not Illegal; Allahabad High Court Orders Police Protection For 12 Couples
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Police to protect 12 live-in couples who claimed threats from their families. Read More
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