Analysis | Desk Brief

Sequel Season

Recent challenges to the ECI’s exercise of plenary powers has left onlookers anticipating a legal sequel

Analysis

How do judges address perceived partiality?

From Justices Kumar and Sharma to CJI Surya Kant and former Justice Katju, the Supreme Court’s record of recusals invites scrutiny

Analysis | Hearing report

SC puts ECI on notice, asks petitioners to explain conduct

The Bench sought the ECI’s response to the INDIA bloc’s SIR challenge and asked a Petitioner to explain their conduct during Monday’s march

Analysis | Hearing report

Delhi CEC protests | SC seeks police orders, considers plea for women-led committee

The Bench declined immediate restoration of Jantar Mantar as a protest site and sought State responses on 46 related petitions

SCO.LR | Volume 10 | Issue 2

Inter se Seniority of Public Service Employees

The Supreme Court held that Government employees appointed in accordance with due procedure must rank senior to those who were appointed on a temporary or exceptional basis.

Legislative Privileges under Article 194 and the Freedom of Speech

Pending

N. Ravi v Speaker, Legislative Assembly Chennai

The Supreme Court will decide if the immunities enjoyed by law makers under Article 194 overrides the fundamental right to freedom of speech under Article 19

Definition of “Industry”

Decided

State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh

A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the triple test laid down in Bangalore Water-Supply & Sewerage Board v R. Rajappa. (1978) will determine all pending industrial disputes.

Citizenship Amendment Act

Pending

Indian Union Muslim League v Union of India

The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

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