Hearing Reports
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West Bengal SIR | SC directs ECI to disclose status of pending appeals
Petitioners contended that only seven lakh appeals were filed by voters deleted from electoral rolls
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Definition of Industry | Judgement Summary
We summarise the 489-page opinion in the nine-judge bench decision reconsidering the definition of “industry”
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Definition of “industry” | Judgement matrix
A snapshot of five opinions on key issues addressed by the nine-judge Constitution Bench
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1978 “Industry” test to determine pending cases
Majority held the reference maintainable and left pending disputes to be decided under the 1978 triple test
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Definition of ‘Industry’ Judgement
A nine-judge Constitution Bench delivered its verdict in the reference seeking a reconsideration of the definition of "Industry"
Analysis
Collegium’s familiarisation policy: an incomplete reform
Recent appointments reveal that transfer of judges prior to their elevation as Chief Justice must factor time for state government consultat
Aug 20, 2026
Definition of “Industry” | Judgement Pronouncement
Aug 17, 2026
Challenge to Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026 | Day 3
Aug 4, 2026
Challenges to Places of Worship Act, 1991 | Day 4
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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.
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
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.
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The evolution of Supreme Court jurisprudence on the essential religious practices (ERP) doctrine over 19 cases
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