Case Archive
Zakia Ahsan Jafri v State of Gujarat
The Court held that the Magistrate’s Court adequately addressed Mrs. Zakia Jafri’s complaints against the report of the SC-appointed Special Investigation Committee which closed investigation against the accused in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) had granted a ‘clean chit’ to the 63 accused persons.
MoreLast Updated: July 1, 2022
Bench:A.M. Khanwilkar J, Dinesh Maheshwari J, C.T. Ravikumar J
Romila Thapar v Union of India
The Court evaluated the arrests of five human rights activists under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by the Maharashtra Police. The Police accused the activists of involvement in the Bhima Koregaon violence and sedition.
MoreLast Updated: June 30, 2022
Bench:Dipak Misra CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud J, A.M. Khanwilkar J
Nabam Rebia v Deputy Speaker
The Supreme Court settled the question of governor's discretion and the 'scope' of judicial review over governor's functions.
MoreLast Updated: June 30, 2022
Bench:N.V. Ramana CJI, Arun Mishra J, M.B. Lokur J, J.S. Khehar CJI
Agnipath Recruitment Scheme
Pending
Harsh Ajay Singh v Union of India
The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme for the armed forces. The scheme was announced by the Union On June 14th 2022.
MoreNext Hearing:
Last Updated: June 29, 2022
Reservation in Promotion
Pending
Jarnail Singh v Lacchmi Narain Gupta
The Court looked into whether reservations for SCs and STs should extend to promotions, by assessing its 2006 Nagaraj judgment. It will now give clarifications on its 2018 judgment.
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Last Updated: June 29, 2022
Bench:L.N. Rao J, Sanjiv Khanna J, B.R. Gavai J
Amazon-Future-Reliance Dispute
Decided
Amazon.com v Future Retail Ltd
Litigation arising from the sale of Future Retail to Reliance, and Future Retail's obligations to Amazon may decide who will rule the retail market in India.
MoreLast Updated: June 28, 2022
Sabarimala Temple Entry
Decided
Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v State of Kerala
The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the Sabarimala Temple's custom of prohibiting women in their 'menstruating years' from entering.
MoreLast Updated: June 24, 2022
Bench:Dipak Misra CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar J, Rohinton Nariman J, D.Y. Chandrachud J, Indu Malhotra J
Constitutionality of Sedition
Pending
SG Vombatkere v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, that criminalises sedition, is unconstitutional.
MoreNext Hearing: July 18, 2022
Last Updated: June 24, 2022
Bench:N.V. Ramana CJI, Surya Kant J, Hima Kohli J
Triple Talaq
Decided
Shayara Bano v Union of India
A Constitution Bench has declared that the practice of instantaneous Triple Talaq is unconstitutional.
MoreLast Updated: June 20, 2022
Bench:Rohinton Nariman J, U.U. Lalit J, Abdul Nazeer J, J.S. Khehar CJI, Kurian Joseph J
Decriminalisation of Adultery
Decided
Joseph Shine v Union of India
The Court decriminalised adultery, striking down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC).
MoreLast Updated: June 20, 2022
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud J, A.M. Khanwilkar J, Rohinton Nariman J