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Article 370 in the Supreme Court

On 5 August, the Union diluted Article 370 of the Constitution of India via a presidential order. Article 370 provided special status to the State ...

On 5 August, the Union diluted Article 370 of the Constitution of Ind...

Ayodhya: Day 27 Arguments

Day 27 Arguments: 14 August 2019 Today, the court heard CS Vaidyanathan argue on behalf of Lord Ram in suit number 5. CS Vaidyanathan relied on ...

Day 27 Arguments: 14 August 2019 Today, the court heard CS Vaidyan...

POCSO: Day 5 Arguments

Day 5 Arguments: 5 August 2019 Today, a two judge bench of the Supreme Court - comprising Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Aniruddha Bose - hea...

Day 5 Arguments: 5 August 2019 Today, a two judge bench of the Su...

Ayodhya - Temple pre-dates mosque?

CS Vaidyanathan argued on 16 August that a temple pre-dates the Babri Masjid by nearly 17 centuries. The bench appeared skeptical. Arguments resume on Monday, 19 August.

Defective Article 370 petitions

Chief Justice Gogoi expressed anguish over the number of defective petitions in the Article 370 matter, on 16 August. He's granted the parties time to cure them.

Justice Kureshi adjourned

The Union has yet to respond to the collegium's recommendation to elevate Justice Kureshi. On 16 August, ASG T Mehta sought another adjournment. CJI Gogoi granted it.

RTI in the court, a brief history

Even prior to the RTI Act, 2005, the court recognized the right to information as a constitutionally protected right. However, the scope of what citizens have the right to know remains contested.

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Article 370 in the Supreme Court

Ayodhya: Day 27 Arguments

POCSO: Day 5 Arguments