Hearing Reports
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Electoral Bonds | Supreme Court Orders complete disclosure of transaction details from SBI
In a disruptive hearing, the Court asked SBI to submit an affidavit claiming full disclosure and brushed aside counsel for seeking publicity
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Electoral Bonds | Supreme Court takes note of missing information in data submitted by State Bank of India
The Election Commission to publish the contents of the sealed cover by 17 March, after the Court scans and digitises its contents.
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Nature of Royalty | Day 8: Constitution Bench reserves judgement
The appellants argued that there is no adverse consequence if state governments tax mines and minerals
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Nature of Royalty | Day 7: Respondents argue that Union can collect tax on mineral using residuary powers
Respondents argued that “royalty” was in the nature of tax as it was a mandatory financial obligation
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Analysis
Transparency tunes in to the “dance of democracy”
The Supreme Court is now hearing a gamut of cases that will have a bearing on the future of democracy
Analysis
A decade in incarceration: How justice failed Professor G.N. Saibaba
Saibaba speaks about how bail for the marginalised is a major blind spot for the Courts
Mar 18, 2024
Electoral Bonds Special Bench
Mar 19, 2024
Challenge to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 | Day 1
Mar 20, 2024
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State | Day 9
View allConstitutionality of the Electoral Bond Scheme
Decided
Association for Democratic Reforms v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Electoral Bond Scheme was unconstitutional for violating the right to information of voters.
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.
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.
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Remission policy: A tug-of-war between the judiciary and the executive
The proceedings in the Bilkis Bano convict remission case have opened up some vital questions about subjectivity and standards
Advay Vora
Spotlight
Supreme Court Review 2023: The diversity problem remained unaddressed
Even in a mostly full-strength Court, there was a startling lack of representation of religious minorities, women & marginalised communities
Analysing the Court’s work in numbers.
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Next 8 CJIs of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
Analysis
Next 8 Chief Justices of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
Analysis
2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key judgements
2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout
Analysis
Abortion law in India: A step backward after going forward
The Court’s decision to refuse an abortion to a woman with postpartum psychosis has undone the progressive strides made in 2021 and 2022