Supreme Court in 2026: As the Supreme Court prepares for another consequential year, 2026 is set to witness hearings in a clutch of cases that touch upon India’s constitutional, electoral, economic and social framework. The Supreme Court stayed the High Court’s eviction order, citing concerns about 50,000 people being evicted overnight. 5) Plea against SIRThe court is also hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the SIR exercise. A two-judge bench initially ordered the civic bodies in the area to capture and permanently shelter all stray dogs within eight weeks. The order came in response to a batch of nearly 65 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the new law.

Source: Indian Express December 26, 2025 18:37 UTC