Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
VVPAT Verification | Day 2: Not a single instance of vote-tampering has been found, ECI tells Supreme Court
After a detailed discussion over two days on the process of the VVPAT vote verification, Supreme Court reserved judgement in the case
Hearing Reports
VVPAT Verification | Day 1: Paper-trails are essential to protect voters’ right to know, argue petitioners
The Bench while expressing reservations on the petitioner’s apprehensions, questioned the ECI on the voting and verification processes
Hearing Reports
Regulating Industrial Alcohol | Day 5: Union must exercise complete control over industries to protect national interests
Mehta argued that the Union was governing through forbearance, this does not mean that the field of regulation is not occupied
Hearing Reports
Separate Licence for Transport Vehicles | Day 6: Union Submits a note on the proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act
The Court will hear the case again at the end of July, after the 2024 General Elections, once the new Parliament assembles
Constitution Bench Live
Analysis
Breweries, refineries, treasuries
Two cases, three lists and a turf war between the Centre and states
Analysis
The making and unmaking of the Electoral Bond Scheme: Part 2
Several elections came and went before the top Court heard the case on merits. Yet, petitioners believe their eventual victory is not hollow
Apr 23, 2024
Nature of private property | Day 1
Apr 18, 2024
State’s power to regulate industrial alcohol | Day 6
Apr 16, 2024
Eligibility to Drive ‘Transport Vehicle’ | Day 6
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Pending
Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court will decide if private property can be considered “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Constitution
State’s power to regulate industrial alcohol
Pending
State of Uttar Pradesh v Lalta Prasad Vaish
The Supreme Court will decide if industrial alcohol falls within the exclusive jurisdiction a state government
Validity of ‘Light Motor Vehicle’ Licence to Drive ‘Transport Vehicle’
Pending
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance v Rambha Devi
A 5-Judge Bench will decide whether a person licenced to drive a ‘light motor vehicle’ under Section 2(21) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 is automatically entitled to drive a ‘Transport Vehicle of Light Motor Vehicle Class’ with unladen weight of less than 7500 KGs.
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Manifesting a new judiciary
From appointment commissions to a Chennai branch of the top court—here’s what election manifestos are promising on the judicial front
R. Sai Spandana
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2024 Spring Session Review
Compelling hearings and pleasantly surprising judgements in a quarter when the Supreme Court kicked off its 75th year celebrations
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Analysis
Next 8 Chief Justices of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
Analysis
2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key judgements
2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout
Analysis
Abortion law in India: A step backward after going forward
The Court’s decision to refuse an abortion to a woman with postpartum psychosis has undone the progressive strides made in 2021 and 2022
Analysis
The making and unmaking of the Electoral Bond Scheme: Part 1
The Supreme Court’s judgement has validated the concerns expressed by various stakeholders during the planning stage of the Scheme.