Cases

Electoral Bonds | SC Orders complete disclosure of transaction details from SBI

In a disruptive hearing, the Court asked SBI to submit an affidavit claiming full disclosure by 21 March

Interview

A decade in incarceration: How justice failed Professor G.N. Saibaba

Saibaba speaks about how bail for the marginalised is a major blind spot for the Courts

Court Data

Judges currently at the Supreme Court will serve an average tenure of 5.3 years

Half of the current Supreme Court judges will serve less than the average tenure of the judges in their cohort

Interview

G.N. Saibaba: Judiciary must ensure that fundamental rights are closely guarded

Professor Saibaba speaks to SCO about how the failures of the judiciary is reflected in prisons

Constitutionality of the Electoral Bond Scheme

Decided

Association for Democratic Reforms v Union of India

The Supreme Court held that the Electoral Bond Scheme was unconstitutional for violating the right to information of voters.

Judicial Vacancies in the Lower Courts

Pending

In re: Filling up of Vacancies

The Supreme Court is monitoring steps taken by High Courts and State Governments to fill vacant judicial posts in the District and Subordinate Courts.

Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State

Pending

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.

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