Case | Background

Pendency of bills before Kerala Governor

The Supreme Court will hear petitions from the Kerala government against the Governor of Kerala withholding assent on pending bills

Case | Hearing Report

Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State

A divison bench will continue hearing arguments against the challenge to electoral freebies promised by political parties before elections

Analysis

Umar Khalid’s Bail Application Tracker

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging provisions of the UAPA, along with a bail petition of Activist Umar Khalid.

Interview

“Judiciary of Sri Lanka has maintained independence”: Justice Arjuna Obeyesekere

SCO spoke to the Sri Lankan Supreme Court judge about arbitration, judicial independence, and law’s influence on society

Analysis

PMLA Judgement Review deferred as Union government requests extra time

Case to be re-listed before the Chief Justice as Justice S.K. Kaul is set to retire in December 2023

UAPA Charges Related to Tripura Violence

Pending

Mukesh v State of Tripura

The Supreme Court will decide whether to quash the FIRs against 102 people, out of which 4 were arrested, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) for criticising the handling of the communal violence in Tripura. The Court will also decide whether Sections 2(1)(o), 13 and 45(d)(5) of the UAPA are constitutional.

Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State

Pending

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.

Pendency of bills before Kerala Governor

Pending

State of Kerala v Governor for State of Kerala

The Supreme Court will hear petitions from the Kerala government against the Governor of Kerala withholding assent on pending bills. This case concerns the obligations of the Governor under Article 200, which deals with the Governor's power to assent to Bills.

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