In a significant move towards promoting transparency and enhancing public legal awareness, the Supreme Court of India has unveiled a new web page titled ‘Landmark Judgment Summaries.’ This initiative is part of the apex court’s ongoing efforts to ensure that citizens are well-informed about its critical decisions, aligning with its broader goal of fostering an informed citizenry and promoting legal literacy.
The newly launched page aims to simplify the court’s major rulings by providing accurate summaries in straightforward language. “The Court recognizes the importance of making its judgments accessible to all citizens, as they impact diverse areas of public life nationwide. Complex legal language and lengthy judgments can prevent a clear understanding of the court’s work, leading to misconceptions,” stated the Supreme Court.
To address this, the web page offers a year-wise curated list of significant verdicts that hold public interest, with each case succinctly described by a subject line for easy navigation. Additionally, the page includes direct links to the complete judgments and, where available, video recordings of the hearings and oral transcripts of the arguments.
The summaries are meticulously prepared by the Centre for Research and Planning of the Supreme Court. They are crafted to help readers grasp not only the outcomes but also the reasoning behind each decision. “The webpage will be continually updated to include both new decisions and crucial historical judgments,” the statement elaborated.
As the Supreme Court celebrates its 75th anniversary, the introduction of this web page is heralded as a significant step forward in fostering public engagement.
