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Supreme Court stays three death sentences, orders full mitigation inquiry

The High Court confirmed the death penalty without considering mitigating factors; and probation and conduct reports

V. Venkatesan

14th Apr 2026

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SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 4 | Issue 2

In this Issue, we have shortlisted five unmissable judgements from 6 April to 10 April 2026

SCO Team

13th Apr 2026

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Justice Yashwant Varma inquiry: The witnesses the Committee did not hear

Three specific evidentiary failings of the Justice Varma inquiry stand out from his withdrawal letter

V. Venkatesan

13th Apr 2026

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The PIL’s “retreat”

The Solicitor General mistakes filing convenience for the social equity PIL was built to secure

V. Venkatesan

13th Apr 2026

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Quit before the verdict: The judicial accountability gap

Justice Yashwant Varma's exit revives a constitutional lacuna that has remained unresolved for 15 years

V. Venkatesan

10th Apr 2026

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“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

K.K. Venugopal

9th Apr 2026

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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

Advay Vora and Debjani M

8th Apr 2026

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Gubernatorial Powers, Federalism and Institutional Balance | Highlights from the Courts and Constitution Conference 2026

The panel discussion revolved around the advisory opinion delivered in the aftermath of the Tamil Nadu Governor decision of April 2025

Advay Vora and Debjani M

7th Apr 2026