Cases | Judgement Pronouncement

SC disposes reference on state’s power to impose a surcharge on sales tax

The seven-judge Bench held that the issue was academic and the perceived conflict between decisions was rendered infructuous

Analysis

Why we must protect journalists’ sources

The DPDP Act’s challenge by the publishers opens up a debate on why journalists cannot be compelled to disclose their sources.

Analysis | Desk Brief

Memories from the Collegium

Justice S.K. Kaul’s memoir offers a glimpse into the Collegium, but our data reveals that there is more to the story

Cases

Challenge to Form 6 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.

What is Form 6 and why is it central to 13.36 Cr voter deletions?

SCO.LR | Volume 11 | Issue 1

Remission and Concurrent Life Sentences

The Supreme Court reiterated that separate life sentences awarded for different offences in a single trial cannot be directed to run consecutively.

Challenge to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026

Pending

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide whether provisions mandating certificates and removal of the right to self-perceived gender identity violates right to autonomy, dignity and privacy

Challenge to powers of the Chief Election Commissioner

Pending

Shailendra Mani Tripathi v Union of India

The Supreme Court will consider whether the CEC can make unilateral decisions in the name of the Election Commission of India

Merger of Shiv–Sena UBT legislators with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

Pending

Arvind Ganpat Sawant v Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha

The Supreme Court will decide whether Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had the authority to recognise the merger of Shiv Sena UBT legislators with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

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