Analysis
Analysis
CJI Bobde Wrote 68 Judgments Over 8 Years
We analyse CJI Bobde's tenure in numbers.
20th Apr 2021
Analysis
Court Recognises Indirect Discrimination & Strikes Down Army’s Gender Discriminatory Promotion Practices
The Court held that the manner of granting women officers Permanent Commission in the army reflected indirect and systemic discrimination.
12th Apr 2021
Analysis
Maratha Reservations Hearings: Arguments Matrix
An overview of arguments and what possible outcomes might look like in the Maratha Reservations case.
7th Apr 2021
Analysis
2021 Spring Session Review
The Supreme Court’s Spring Session saw many important developments on religion and the law, the conduct of elections and civil liberties.
1st Apr 2021
Analysis
Does The 50% Limit on Reservations in Indra Sawhney Hold Good? (Part II)
The subsequent developments after the Indra Sawhney judgment call into question whether the 50% rule still holds the same water.
31st Mar 2021
Analysis
Monthly Review: March 2021
Ramana J. was recommended as the next CJI. Court hears several matters including request for release of Rohingyas from holding centres.
31st Mar 2021
Analysis
Do Reservations Have to be Below 50%? From Balaji [1962] to Indra Sawhney [1992]
The ceiling limit for reservation as laid down in Indra Sawhney v Union of India has been challenged in several subsequent cases.
31st Mar 2021
Analysis
State Election Commissioners Should be Independent, Non-State Officers, Justice Nariman Holds
Court holds that State Election Commissioners must be independent and must not be officers who are employed by the State.
30th Mar 2021