Analysis | Desk Brief

A case for compensation

Professor Saibaba's recent acquittal of UAPA charges raises questions about remedies for unjust incarceration

Analysis | Commentary

Pulling no ‘Panches’: Bombay HC judgement exposes gaps in Prof Saibaba’s case

The HC had discharged Saibaba in 2022 but the top court sent it back on the ground that it hadn’t engaged with the evidence

Cases | Reports

TN Governor: No intent to disrespect the Court

Attorney General submitted that Governor R.N. Ravi has agreed to swear-in K Ponmudy as minister, and did not mean to disregard the Court's decision.

Cases | Background

Challenges to the Appointment of Election Commissioners Act, 2023

The Supreme Court will decide if the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023 is unconstitutional

Analysis

Supreme Court transfers challenges to IT Rules 2021 to the Delhi High Court

Transfer to prevent “contradictory judgments” on the IT Rules 2021 from various High Courts, says Supreme Court

Challenges to the Appointment of Election Commissioners Act, 2023

Pending

Jaya Thakur v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023 is contrary to the Constitution Bench decision in Anoop Baranwal (2023). The Act sets up a committee to nominate members to the ECI.

Pendency of bills before Tamil Nadu Governor

Pending

The State of Tamil Nadu v Governor of Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Tamil Nadu Governor's withholding of pending bills passed by the state legislature. This case concerns the obligations of the Governor under Article 200, which deals with the Governor's power to assent to Bills.

Judicial Vacancies in the Lower Courts

Pending

In re: Filling up of Vacancies

The Supreme Court is monitoring steps taken by High Courts and State Governments to fill vacant judicial posts in the District and Subordinate Courts.

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