Analysis

Reservations in public employment for persons with disability and for SC/STs have been treated differently by the Supreme Court.

The Union argued that reservations in promotions for Persons with Disabilities shouldn't apply to promotions in all government services.

How will Bhushan J's Maratha Reservation opinion upholding the 50% limit on reservations impact ongoing cases?

Bhushan J's Maratha judgment pushed the Union to collect contemporaneous data on caste in the country.

16 orders of the NGT are now before the Supreme Court on appeal. The Court will decide whether the NGT has suo moto powers.

The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court. Here are some related must reads.

The Court sought information on the internet facilities in prisons in order to implement a system for online transmission of bail orders.

The Supreme Court took cognizance of the threat posed by the pandemic on prisoners and issued directions to the States.