Constitutionality of Criminal Contempt
EWS Reservation
Unpacking Original Jurisdiction of SC #2
Custodial Torture: Legislative Vacuum?
Institution of Cases in 2019

Constitutionality of Criminal Contempt

Section 2(c)(i) of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 violates freedom of speech, argue N.Ram, Prashant Bhushan and Arun Shourie. Justices Chandrachud and K.M will hear the matter for admission on 10th August.

EWS Reservation

On 5th August, a three-judge bench decided to refer this case to a five-judge bench.

Unpacking Original Jurisdiction of SC #2

What does past cases tell us about the Kerala CAA suit? Can a State challenge the constitutionality of legislation passed by the Centre?

Custodial Torture: Legislative Vacuum?

Given the lack of a central legislation on custodial torture, the Supreme Court has been developing guidelines for over two decades. This year, it may once again revisit its famous directions in DK Basu.

Institution of Cases in 2019

We look at the institution of the cases in the Supreme Court and attempt to provide common grounds for further engagement.

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