Analysis | Desk Brief

The Gavai interlude

Short tenures are seen as intervals between longer terms offering wider scope for big changes. What will the new CJI do with his 6 months?

Analysis

Justice Khanna was committed to the Constitution but didn’t challenge a mighty executive

The highlights of his time in the SC include his dissent in the Central Vista case and his handling of the ‘cash-in-house’ controversy

Analysis

Khanna retirement: Administrative decisions showed real results

Increased disposal rate, quick action during an unprecedented crisis, Collegium data disclosures—CJI Khanna left a mark despite brief tenure

Analysis

The top 10 judgements of Justice Sanjiv Khanna

We list 10 key judgements that Chief Justice Khanna was part of during his time in the top court

SCO.LR

SCO.LR | 2025 | Volume 5 | Issue 2

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we summarise five significant and unmissable judgements from 8 May to 14 May 2025

Constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Pending

In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.

Challenges to the Appointment of Election Commissioners Act, 2023

Pending

Jaya Thakur v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023 is contrary to the Constitution Bench decision in Anoop Baranwal (2023). The Act sets up a committee to nominate members to the ECI.

Constitutionality of Blood Donation Guidelines

Pending

Thangjam Santa Singh @Santa Khurai v. Union of India & Ors

The Supreme Court will decide if the guidelines imposing a permanent ban on transgender persons, men who have sex with men, and female sex workers from donating blood is constitutional. This case presents an opportunity for the Court to join the global departure from permanent bans based on gender and sexual orientation stereotypes.

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