In 2025, the Supreme Court navigated a year of shifting judicial stances, marked by a move towards judicial restraint and the review of its own decisions. Key rulings included clarifying the powers of governors and the President on bill assent, with a five-judge bench stating courts cannot set timelines for these actions, thus modifying a prior two-judge bench's order. The court also addressed environmental definitions in the Aravalli case, temporarily halting a previous judgment following public outcry and admitting ambiguity. The year saw three Chief Justices and a rising case pendency.