Analysis

DESK BRIEF: One of Bhushan J's latest significant judgments in the Maratha Reservations case typifies his writing style.

Bhushan J was part of 779 judgments, out of which he authored 258. Most of his judgments dealt with criminal law.

Bhushan J's opinions have left an impact on reservation law, while he dealt with multiple COVID relief cases and Ayodhya disputes.

In an order dated 28th June, a five-judge Bench dismissed the application for review on the Maratha judgment.

DESK BRIEF: Looking back at the Court's work in the first half of 2021, dominated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SC declared that it is mandatory for the NDMA to frame guidelines for ex-gratia payments to the families of those deceased due to COVID.

Although the first half of this year at the SC has continued to be defined by COVID, the year did not begin with the same concern.

Judgment and Directions of the Court to alleviate the situation of migrant labourers during the pandemic