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Today in Court

A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will hear challenges against the Places of Worship Act, 1991. Find out more in our case background.

Analysis

When relief stops short of accountability

The Court has protected protesters and evidence, but postponed the independent mechanism that its own prima facie findings appear to require

Analysis | SCO.LR

SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 8 | Issue 1

In this issue, we shortlist five judgements from 27 July to 31 July

Analysis | Desk brief

An exercise in introspection

Justice Bhuyan’s recent speech brought back questions on public engagements by judges

Cases | Hearing Report | ECI Appointments Act, 2023

SC reserves decision on reference to larger bench

The Bench said the challenge concerned institutional fairness, not distrust of the Prime Minister

Constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act

Pending

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prevents the conversion of the religious character of places of worship.

Challenge to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026

Pending

Laxmi Narayan Tripathi v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide whether provisions mandating certificates and removal of the right to self-perceived gender identity violates right to autonomy, dignity and privacy

Challenges to the Appointment of Election Commissioners Act, 2023

Pending

Jaya Thakur v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023 is contrary to the Constitution Bench decision in Anoop Baranwal (2023). The Act sets up a committee to nominate members to the ECI.

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