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Governor and President’s Powers | Judgement Matrix
In this matrix, we set out the Court’s answers in the Presidential Reference on the Governor’s and President’s powers of assent, withholding
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Governor and President’s powers | Judgement Summary
We summarise the 111-page Judgement which held that the Governor and President cannot be bound by timelines to act on bills
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‘Prolonged, unexplained, indefinite inaction will invite limited judicial scrutiny’: SC settles scope of Governor’s powers
The Bench rejected deemed assent and judicial timelines and held that the Governor has only three options under Article 200
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Validity of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 | Judgement Matrix
In this matrix, we summarise the key holdings of the Court on the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
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10 notable judgements by CJI Gavai
Two recalls, a Presidential reference, and a stay order in a highly contentious issue of our times—a list of the outgoing CJI’s key verdicts
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CJI Gavai’s tenure in numbers
464 judgements and 772 benches place CJI Gavai among the most prolific judges of the current roster
Nov 20, 2025
Governor and President’s Powers | Judgement Pronouncement
Nov 19, 2025
Validity of Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 | Judgement Pronouncement
Nov 19, 2025
Reservation for Civil Judges | Judgement Pronouncement
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Re: Assent, Withholding, or Reservation of Bills by the Governor and President of India
A five-judge Constitution Bench held that the Governor can exercise three options on bills presented for assent and cannot withhold them indefinitely. It also held that the actions of the Governor and President are non-justiciable
Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
Decided
Madras Bar Association v Union of India
The Court struck down provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 on the ground that Parliament had reintroduced provisions that were previously declared unconstitutional by the Court.
Reservation for Civil Judges in Principal District Judge posts
Decided
All India Judges Association v Union of India
A five-judge Constitution Bench framed binding guidelines for determining seniority in the Higher Judicial Service.
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Article 21 remains a divided promise in the Supreme Court’s bail jurisprudence
The selective reading of liberty in UAPA and PMLA cases hinges on the accused’s identity. A ‘Khalid Test’ could offer a course correction
Spotlight
Should certain provisions of the RTE Act apply to Minority Educational Institutions?
By referring its verdict in ‘Pramati’ to a larger Bench, the SC has opened the door to a more egalitarian reading of the right to education
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CJI Gavai’s tenure in numbers
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Pendency in the Gavai Court: A report card
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Pendency in the Gavai Court: A report card
Lack of a focussed strategy coupled with a startling rise in filing means that the Supreme Court is hurtling towards 1 lakh pending cases
Analysis
The next eight Chief Justices of India: 2025 to 2033
If the seniority principle is followed, these eight Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2033
Analysis
Delhi Air Pollution Crisis | Can’t hold us to standards of developed countries, Union argues; SC asks for long term plan
Amicus says burning is undercounted; Union points to machinery subsidies; Court seeks durable plan beyond seasonal bans
Analysis
Supreme Court’s latest order keeps stray dog issue on a short leash
The ‘institutional area’ carve-out shields campuses and transport hubs from returning stray dogs, reviving concerns about harshness