Analysis

Judgment breakdown: The 50% limit on reservation was unanimously affirmed. The 102nd Amendment took away States' power to recognise OBCs.

The Court initiated a suo moto case on COVID National Policy. CJI Ramana took office from CJI Bobde. Rohingyas were denied interim relief.

High Powered Committees directed to release inmates who were released earlier vide order dated March 23rd 2020.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented the Centre’s plan for supply, including for the transportation of oxygen tanks.

The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to appoint ‘ad-hoc judges’ to High Courts.

The Bench sought clarifications on the mechanism of calculating the oxygen needs of each state.

The Court gradually reduced its functioning as the second wave of the pandemic led to rising cases. The Summer vacation was brought forward.

The functioning of the Supreme Court has evolved to cope with the issues posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic