Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
Sabarimala Review: Day 1 of the 9-judge constitution bench hearing
The nine-judge Constitution Bench will hear the review petition in the matter concerning entry for women in the Sabarimala Temple.
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
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
Apr 7, 2026
Sabarimala Review | Day 1
May 5, 2026
Challenge to Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 | Day 1
Mar 19, 2026
Definition of “Industry” | Day 3
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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.
Definition of “Industry”
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..
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
Channel
R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder case: Updates from the Supreme Court
Everything that happened at the Supreme Court over five days of hearings in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case