Case Archive

In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.

Citizens for Justice and Peace v State of Uttar Pradesh

The Court will decide if the anti-conversion laws passed by multiple States including Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are constitutionally valid.

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.

Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v Union of India

The Supreme Court held that a fundamental right to privacy is guaranteed under the Constitution of India.

The State of Tamil Nadu v Governor of Tamil Nadu

The Court declared Governor R.N. Ravi's delay in granting assent to 10 bills as erroneous and illegal. It exercised its inherent powers under Article 142 to grant assent to the pending bills

Central Public Information Officer, Supreme Court of India v Subhash Chandra Agarwal

The Supreme Court held that the need for judicial independence does not stand in contradiction with that for transparency.

Wildlife First v Union of India

The Supreme Court is assessing the constitutional validity of the Forest Rights Act 2006.

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.

Madras Bar Association v Union of India

The Court will decide whether the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 is unconstitutional for re-enacting provisions that were struck down in Madras Bar Association v Union of India (2021) for violating the independence of the judiciary.

State of Kerala v Governor for State of Kerala

The Supreme Court will hear petitions from the Kerala government against the Governor of Kerala withholding assent on pending bills. This case concerns the obligations of the Governor under Article 200, which deals with the Governor's power to assent to Bills.