SCO.LR

Preventive Detention Based on Police Confession

The Supreme Court held that a confession made to a police officer cannot justify preventive detention unless independent material supports it.

Analysis | Desk Brief

From “Resolution” to “Statement”

Three new judges were recommended to the Supreme Court. The Collegium said little about them. We asked practitioners.

Cases | Matrix

ECI Appointments Act, 2023 | Order Matrix

A snapshot of the two opinions on whether the challenge to the 2023 law on Election Commission appointments should go to a larger Bench

Analysis | Summary

ECI Appointments Act, 2023 | Order summary

We summarise the 70-page opinion which referred the constitutionality of the Act to a larger bench.

Analysis

2026 | Monsoon session review

The Supreme Court received unusually high media attention this session as it tackled multiple controversies and politically-charged matters

Legislative Privileges under Article 194 and the Freedom of Speech

Pending

N. Ravi v Speaker, Legislative Assembly Chennai

The Supreme Court will decide if the immunities enjoyed by law makers under Article 194 overrides the fundamental right to freedom of speech under Article 19

Definition of “Industry”

Decided

State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh

A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the triple test laid down in Bangalore Water-Supply & Sewerage Board v R. Rajappa. (1978) will determine all pending industrial disputes.

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.

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