From electoral integrity battles and high-stakes political reunions to sudden constitutional exits and corruption allegations, 2025 witnessed controversies that reshaped India’s political discourse, tested democratic institutions, and triggered intense debate across Parliament, states, and public platforms. (PICS/ X, ASHISH RAJE, PTI, FILE PICS)

Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark verdicts, including on abrogation of Article 370 removing Jammu and Kashmir`s special status and Bihar electoral rolls revision, took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday. He succeeds Justice B R Gavai. (Pics/PTI)