Analysis

Waqf law: 10 key objections of petitioners and Union’s responses

A rundown of the key concerns raised by petitions challenging the waqf amendments in the Supreme Court and the Union Government’s responses

Analysis

SC solves competition-insolvency conundrum—or is there more to come?

The Bench held that obtaining Competition Commission clearance before presenting a resolution plan to creditors was mandatory, not directory

Analysis

Has the Supreme Court been trigger-happy with Article 142?

The power of the top court to ‘do complete justice’ is back in the limelight after its recent judgement on the Tamil Nadu Governor

SCO.LR

SCO.LR | Volume 4 | Issue 3

We summarise five significant and unmissable judgements from 14 April to 20 April 2025

Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

Pending

Madras Bar Association v Union of India

The Court will decide whether the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 is unconstitutional for re-enacting provisions that were struck down in Madras Bar Association v Union of India (2021) for violating the independence of the judiciary.

Constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Pending

In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.

Constitutionality of Anti-Conversion Laws

Pending

Citizens for Justice and Peace v State of Uttar Pradesh

The Court will decide if the anti-conversion laws passed by multiple States including Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are constitutionally valid.

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