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Gyanvapi Mosque: SC Says Shiv Lingam To Be Protected Without Restricting Muslims’ Rights
Justices Chandrachud and Narasimha, both previously involved in the Ayodhya Title Dispute, strive for 'balance' in the Gyanvapi mosque case.
17th May 2022
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Will A Constitution Bench Finally Sit this Year?
DESK BRIEF: The NCT case referral marks the first whiff of substantial Constitution Bench activity during the CJI’s tenure.
17th May 2022
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Sedition at the Supreme Court: A Timeline
Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code,1860, is a colonial provision criminalising attempts to ‘excite disaffection’ towards the government.
17th May 2022
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The Sedition Order: A Real Hope for Free Speech?
The intended impact of the SC's relatively ambiguous Order remains unclear.
12th May 2022
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8 Next CJIs
Two of the next 8 CJIs have been elevated to the Supreme Court directly from the Bar; and one will be the first woman CJI.
23rd Nov 2021
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Key Supreme Court Judgments 2021
We review the SC's most significant judgments in 2021.
29th Dec 2021
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Essential Religious Practices: Court in Review
The essential religious practices (ERP) doctrine governs which religious practices are protected under Arts. 25 & 26 of the Constitution
4th Sep 2017
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5 Next CJIs
When Gogoi CJI retires in November, he will be succeeded by Justices Bobde, Ramana, Lalit, Chandrachud and Khanna as per seniority.
20th Jun 2019
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May 11, 2022
Constitutionality of Sedition: Day 4 Hearing
May 11, 2022
Reservation in Promotions: Day 4 Hearing
May 11, 2022
Revising Fee Scale for Arbitrators: Day 4 Hearing
May 11, 2022
Tribunals Reforms Act: Day 2 Hearing
May 18, 2022
Rakesh Asthana’s Appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner: Day 1 Hearing
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Constitutionality of Sedition
16 Jul 2021
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SG Vombatkere v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, that criminalises sedition, is unconstitutional.
MoreReservation in Promotion
26 Oct 2021
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Jarnail Singh v Lacchmi Narain Gupta
The Court looked into whether reservations for SCs and STs should extend to promotions, by assessing its 2006 Nagaraj judgment. It will now give clarifications on its 2018 judgment.
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05 Apr 2022
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Oil And Natural Gas Corporation v Afcons Gunanusa JV
The Supreme Court is reviewing the Fourth Schedule of The Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, which decides the fees for arbitrators. The review will likely affect the viability of arbitration as a cost-effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
MoreTribunals Reforms Act, 2021
16 Oct 2021
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Madras Bar Association v Union of India
The Court will decide whether the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 should be struck down since it contains the provisions that were held to be unconstitutional in Madras Bar Association v Union of India (2021).
MoreRakesh Asthana’s Appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner
08 Dec 2021
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Centre for Public Interest Litigation v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide the validity of the Union government's appointment of Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner as it incorrectly and invalidly deputed Mr. Asthana to the AGMUT cadre and extended his term beyond retirement age.
MoreThe Lieutenant Governor and the NCT Delhi
16 Oct 2021
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Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether the provisions introduced by The Government of National Capital Territory (Amendment) Act, 2021 violate the principles of federalism, separation of powers, representative democracy, and the rule of law.
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SCO Explains: Pendency at the Supreme Court of India (2021)
SC discusses gig workers’ claims for recognition as unorganised workers with Prof. Babu Mathew.
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Umar Khalid’s Bail Appeal at the Delhi High Court
A Delhi Court denied Khalid bail, stating the facts indicated his conspiring to riot. Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Delhi HC.
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