Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
Nature of private property | Day 2: Nine-judge Bench says it’s essential to decide the position of Article 31C
Contrasting yesterday’s observations, the bench noted that there would be “a radical constitutional consequence” if Article 31C didn’t exist
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VVPAT Verification | Day 3: Questions, answers, concerns
The Supreme Court summoned an Election Commission officer to answer questions about the technical features of EVMs
Hearing Reports
Nature of private property | Day 1: Dilapidated buildings are not “material resources”, argue petitioners
The Bench observed that the reference in the case was limited to whether “private property” fell under the ambit of Article 39(b)
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VVPAT Verification | Day 2: Not a single instance of vote-tampering has been found, ECI tells Supreme Court
After a detailed discussion over two days on the process of the VVPAT vote verification, Supreme Court reserved judgement in the case
Constitution Bench Live
Analysis
A cure without a disease: The Delhi Metro Rail Case
One unnecessary advance for curative petitions, two steps backward for arbitration
Analysis
Breweries, refineries, treasuries
Two cases, three lists and a turf war between the Centre and states
Apr 24, 2024
Nature of private property | Day 2
Apr 24, 2024
VVPAT Verification | Day 3
Apr 24, 2024
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State | Day 9
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Pending
Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court will decide if private property can be considered “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Constitution
VVPATs for Voter Verification
Pending
Association for Democratic Reforms v Election Commission of India
The Supreme Court will decide if 100 percent vote verification must be implemented through VVPAT to cross-check votes cast through EVMs
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.
Featured
Manifesting a new judiciary
From appointment commissions to a Chennai branch of the top court—here’s what election manifestos are promising on the judicial front
R. Sai Spandana
Spotlight
2024 Spring Session Review
Compelling hearings and pleasantly surprising judgements in a quarter when the Supreme Court kicked off its 75th year celebrations
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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
Analysis
The making and unmaking of the Electoral Bond Scheme: Part 2
Several elections came and went before the top Court heard the case on merits. Yet, petitioners believe their eventual victory is not hollow