As the US Supreme Court nears the end of this term, we have received decisions on many of the major cases it has heard recently. Here is a shortlist of the winners and losers in each.

1. Exxon Valdez Punitive Damages Slashed to $507 Million. Originally ordered to pay punitive damages of $2.5 billion for an oil spill in 1989, the Supreme Court has given Exxon the benefit of the doubt in a 5-3 decision.   Winners: Exxon Valdez. Losers: The Environment.

2. DC Gun Ban Tossed Out. A 32-year ban on handguns for individual civilians in DC was ruled unconstitutional and a direct violation of the second amendment right to bear arms. Winners: Gun Manufacturers, an Old Piece of Paper. Losers: The American People.

3. No Death Penalty for Child Rapists. The Supreme Court called the death penalty “cruel and unusual punishment” in cases of child rape. In rare agreement, both presidential candidates Obama and McCain condemned the decision. Winners: Not Really Sure. Losers: Children and their Parents.

4. Guantanamo Bay Inmates Can Challenge their Detention. Long held against their will without any explanation or legal proceedings, suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay now have the right to challenge their detention before the court. Winners: Justice and Fairness, Detainees. Losers: George Bush and Co.