Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
West Bengal SIR | SC orders NIA probe into gherao of judicial officers
Court notes over 59 lakh objections decided as SIR nears end, pushes for clear appeals process
Hearing Reports
West Bengal SIR | SC notes disposal of over 47 lakh objections
The Court noted that the process was on track and was likely to complete by 7 April
Hearing Reports
West Bengal SIR | Supreme Court defers roll-related concerns to Calcutta HC
The Bench directed parties to approach the High Court over concerns on roll publication, access and timelines
Hearing Reports
Definition of “Industry” | Arguments Matrix
We provide a snapshot of arguments put forth by parties over three days before a nine-judge Constitution Bench
Constitution Bench Live
Court Data
March 2026: Pendency increases to over 93,000 cases
Given the increase of over 1100 cases, was the fall in pendency in February 2026 a one time wonder?
Analysis
SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 4 | Issue 1
In this Issue, we have shortlisted five unmissable judgements from 24 March to 4 April
Mar 19, 2026
Definition of “Industry” | Day 3
Apr 7, 2026
Sabarimala Review | Day 1
May 5, 2026
Challenge to Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 | Day 1
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Pending
State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh
A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will reconsider its 1978 decision which gave a wide interpretation to the definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, leading to a higher standard of labour rights for more people..
Sabarimala Review
Pending
Kantaru Rajeevaru v Indian Young Lawyers’ Association
A nine-judge Constitution Bench will decide the correctness of a 2018 judgement which held that barring the entry of women in the Sabarimala Temple was unconstitutional
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.
Featured
The SC on bail under UAPA and PMLA: a dataset from 2024 and 2025
As the Supreme Court considers the bail plea of Umar Khalid, here’s a ready-reckoner of relevant verdicts from the last couple of years
Spotlight
Seventy-Five years on: A Constitution still in negotiation
V. Krishna Ananth’s book argues that authoritative tools were a foundational compromise in the Constitution
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Court Data
No Supreme Court judge appointed during CJI Surya Kant’s first 122 days in office
The Court is currently functioning with 33 judges, one short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges
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
Judgement un-reserved: SC Judge K.V. Viswanathan recuses after arguments conclude
A post-reservation recusal raises questions about disclosure protocols for former advocates directly elevated to the bench
Analysis
In a first, Supreme Court gives green signal for passive euthanasia
In Harish Rana’s case, the SC held that artificial nutrition is a “medical treatment” which may be withheld in the patient’s “best interest”