Analysis

DESK BRIEF: Sections 35 and 36 of UAPA do not specify the criteria or procedures for arrest, giving absolute powers to the state.

The Supreme Court has refused to review its Maratha judgment.

DESK BRIEF: States and the Union are disappointed with the Maratha Reservation verdict, will the Union amend the Constitution to reverse it?

The Court has dismissed the review petition on the Maratha judgment. The Union must now begin consultations for a Central OBC List.

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.