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Does the Constitution protect MLAs from charges of bribery?

A 7-judge Bench will examine if MLAs who accept bribes to vote in a house of legislature enjoy immunity from prosecution.

27th Sep 2023

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Article 370: The decision in “Prem Nath Kaul” lies conveniently forgotten

A SC decision from 1968 has long justified Union executive creep in J&K. But what of the equal bench judgement that came a decade before it?

27th Sep 2023

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Monthly Review: August 2023

In August, amid constitutional benches and regular hearings, the SC continued to push major institutional reforms.

27th Sep 2023

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Supreme Court accepts Expert Committee’s recommendations to improve conditions of displaced persons in Manipur

The CJI-led bench also directed the Manipur Bar Association to ensure that lawyers belonging to all communities can safely appear in courts

26th Sep 2023

Supreme Court Article 370 judgements

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Precedential Value: Cases cited in the Article 370 hearings

Our explainer distils the key issue and conclusions in four prominent Supreme Court judgements.

25th Sep 2023

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The Women’s Reservation Bill has a long history of arguments and stakes

DESK BRIEF: After two years of silence from the government in a PIL, Parliament abruptly passed the bill in a special session

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25th Sep 2023

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Constitution Benches to become a “permanent feature” of SC: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

In 2023, a Constitution Bench has assembled almost each month to tackle matters of public importance

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21st Sep 2023

Jawaharlal Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir

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The Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly: A Brief History

In 56 days over 5 years, the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly created the J&K Constitution, and joined India on its own terms.

19th Sep 2023