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How many times has the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court been superseded?
DESK BRIEF: There have been three supersessions at the Supreme Court of India.
10th Feb 2022
Analysis
COVID Coverage: Court’s Functioning (Jan, Feb 2022)
Responding to the 3rd wave of COVID, the SC began virtual hearings in January. The SC will resume hybrid and physical hearings on Feb 14th.
8th Feb 2022
Analysis
How the global drug crisis led to the PMLA
DESK BRIEF: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act was enacted to honour India's obligations under a UN Convention on Drug Trafficking.
8th Feb 2022
Analysis
SC On PMLA: A Fine Balance?
DESK BRIEF: Will the Court continue to maintain a minimum interference policy in special criminal laws with PMLA?
4th Feb 2022
Analysis
The Seniority Principle: How is the Chief Justice of India Selected?
As per the seniority principle, the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
4th Feb 2022
Analysis
Looking Ahead: The Court in February 2022
The SC is expected to hear key cases on PMLA, state-wise grant of minority status, the IT Rules, and Delhi Police Commissioner's appointment
3rd Feb 2022
Analysis
Third Wave Sweeps the Court
13 Judges and hundreds of Court staff tested positive for COVID in the past week. What does this mean for the Court?
3rd Feb 2022
Analysis
Union’s Refusal to Submit an Affidavit in Pegasus Case Comes into Sharp Focus
A New York Times article reveals that Indian government had bought the Pegasus spyware in 2017 as part of a $2 Billion arms deal.
2nd Feb 2022