Analysis | Hearing Report

SC asks authorities to “regulate” metro, train services ahead of CJP protest

The Bench ruled out a complete Metro shutdown and directed authorities to issue a traffic advisory

Analysis | Hearing Report

SC seeks guidelines on disseminating courtroom clips

The Bench asked the Union to propose safeguards, while directing social media channels to comply with its order prohibiting circulation

Analysis

How will preventive detention cases be decided after the SC's NSA ruling?

The ruling in the Sambhal detention moves away from subjective satisfaction and tightens the reliance on supporting evidence

Analysis

Why the challenge to the EC law must be heard by five judges

Whether the selection committee may have an executive majority is yet to be judicially settled.

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.

SCO.LR

Determination of “Natural Witness”

The Supreme Court held that determining whether a person is a “natural witness” involves evaluating why, when and under what circumstances their statement was recorded during an investigation.

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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