Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
Sabarimala Review | Day 3: Parties in favour of reference to continue arguments
On Day 3, parties in favour of the reference will continue, and tentatively conclude, their arguments.
Hearing Reports
Sabarimala Review | Day 2: “Constitutional morality not a ground of judicial review,” Union argues
Bench questions locus of petitioners who challenged customs barring entry of women in Sabarimala, twenty years after the first petition.
Hearing Reports
Sabarimala Review | Day 1: Union challenges essential religious practices test
Mehta argued that denominational rights cannot be nullified and should be allowed to manage their affairs without interference
Hearing Reports
West Bengal SIR | SC orders NIA probe into gherao of judicial officers
Court notes over 59 lakh objections decided as SIR nears end, pushes for clear appeals process
Constitution Bench Live
Analysis
“Let the Union of India…put the bricks back”: Former Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Babri Demolition
In his autobiography, Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal describes the Supreme Court proceedings before and after the Babri demolition
Analysis
Beyond the Bench: Judicial Conduct and Constitutional Accountability | Highlights from the Courts and Constitution Conference 2026
The Panelists discussed what constitutes judicial conduct of judges and how far can accountability for judicial conduct be demanded
Apr 9, 2026
Sabarimala Reference | Day 3
May 5, 2026
Challenge to Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 | Day 1
Mar 19, 2026
Definition of “Industry” | Day 3
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Pending
Kantaru Rajeevaru v Indian Young Lawyers’ Association
A nine-judge Constitution Bench will decide the correctness of a 2018 judgement which held that barring the entry of women in the Sabarimala Temple was unconstitutional
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.
Definition of “Industry”
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State of Uttar Pradesh v Jai Bir Singh
A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court will reconsider its 1978 decision which gave a wide interpretation to the definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, leading to a higher standard of labour rights for more people..
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The SC on bail under UAPA and PMLA: a dataset from 2024 and 2025
As the Supreme Court considers the bail plea of Umar Khalid, here’s a ready-reckoner of relevant verdicts from the last couple of years
Spotlight
Seventy-Five years on: A Constitution still in negotiation
V. Krishna Ananth’s book argues that authoritative tools were a foundational compromise in the Constitution
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Analysis
The next eight Chief Justices of India: 2025 to 2033
If the seniority principle is followed, these eight Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2033
Analysis
In a first, Supreme Court gives green signal for passive euthanasia
In Harish Rana’s case, the SC held that artificial nutrition is a “medical treatment” which may be withheld in the patient’s “best interest”
Court Data
No Supreme Court judge appointed during CJI Surya Kant’s first 122 days in office
The Court is currently functioning with 33 judges, one short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges
Analysis
Judgement un-reserved: SC Judge K.V. Viswanathan recuses after arguments conclude
A post-reservation recusal raises questions about disclosure protocols for former advocates directly elevated to the bench