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Challenge to Jallikattu #4: Mr. Sibal Argues Amendment Prevents ‘Unnecessary’ Pain and Suffering
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the State of Tamil Nadu, argued that the Amendment ensures Jallikattu is monitored and safe.
2nd Dec 2022
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Demonetisation Challenges Day #4: Arguments on the RBI’s Duty and Fundamental Rights (Morning)
On November 25th, Sr. Adv Shyam Divan argued against the Union's 2016 demonetisation scheme.
25th Nov 2022
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Demonetisation Day #3: Sr. Adv. P. Chidambaram Argues that Union Was Not Authorised to Carry Out Demonetisation
Sr. Adv. Chidambaram argued that the objectives and process behind demonetisation were arbitrary.
24th Nov 2022
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EC Appointments Day #4 : SC Reserves Judgment
The Union stated that if the Court starts doubting every appointment, institutions such as the Election Commission may lose their sanctity.
24th Nov 2022
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Supreme Court Asks Centre To Reply On Recognising Same Sex Marriage
Two gay couples argue that they are deprived of many rights since same sex marriage is not recognised in India
26th Nov 2022
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SCO Shorts: Challenge to Appointments in the Election Commission of India
A 5-Judge Bench is deciding whether the appointment process in the ECI is unconstitutional and must be reformed.
24th Nov 2022
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Nov 28, 2022
Uniform Adoption and Guardianship Laws: Day 1 Hearing
Nov 28, 2022
Uniform Laws for Divorce, Maintenance and Alimony: Day 1 Hearing
Nov 28, 2022
Uniform Laws for Succession and Inheritance: Day 1 Hearing
Nov 28, 2022
Uniform Marriage Age: Day 1 Hearing
Nov 29, 2022
Maharashtra Political Crisis Constitution Bench: Day 9 Hearing
Nov 28, 2022
Extending Time Limit for Legislative Assembly Reservation: Day 2 Hearing
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Uniform Adoption and Guardianship
16 Oct 2021
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether the laws on adoption and guardianship must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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18 Sep 2021
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if uniform grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony irrespective of religion or gender need to be framed. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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18 Oct 2021
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether laws on succession and inheritance must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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08 Oct 2021
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Court will decide whether to order uniformity in marriage laws and ages between men and women of different religions. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
MoreDisqualification Proceedings Against Maharashtra MLAs
02 Aug 2022
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Subhash Desai v Principal Secretary, Governor of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court is deciding whether the rebellion within the Shiv Sena led by Mr. Eknath Shinde amounts to defection under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. This Constitution Bench will conclusively decide whether the Speaker of a House can disqualify members, despite the members sending him a notice of removal.
MoreChallenge to Extended Reservations in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies
16 Sep 2022
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Ashok Kumar Jain v Union of India
A 5-Judge Constitution Bench will decide the validity of Article 334 which provides reservations in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. The Constitution Bench will determine if the Union Government can keep extending reservation in Lok Sabha and State Legislature, despite Constitutional provision capping it at 10 years from 1950.
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Court in Review: Defection of Assembly Members
The 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India bans members of the House from defecting from their political party. SCO traces how the Supreme Court has interpreted this Schedule since 1985.
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Maharashtra Political Crisis: Are Party Defections and Party Splits the Same?
With the application of defection law being unclear, the SC will decide whether the case needs to be heard by a larger Bench.
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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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2022 Half-Year Review: Key Supreme Court Judgments
The Supreme Court delivered key Judgments on Reservations, Sedition, OROP and the constitutionality of the FCRA Amendment.
4th Jun 2022
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Review Petitions in the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has been granted the discretionary powers to review its own judgments under Article 137 of the Constitution.
19th Oct 2018
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Next 9 Chief Justices of India
During their tenure, the Chief Justice of India plays a key role in deciding the fate of the SC as an institution.
18th May 2022
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