Analysis

Last week, the counsels for the Sunni Waqf Board concluded their responses.

Permanent five-judge Constitution Bench to be constituted to hear all constitutional matters.

DESK BRIEF: The Court has so far adopted a policy of non-intervention and refused to issue any substantive orders

The week witnessed Sr. Adv Dhavan, appearing for the Sunni Waqf Board, continue his arguments

As hearings in the Ayodhya dispute enter the final stretch, the Supreme Court’s role as a conventional appellate court will be tested

President confirms appointment of four new judges upon recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium.

On September 17th 2019, the constitutional challenge was tagged with the review petition. Final arguments commence next week.

DESK BRIEF: The strategy of the parties is to focus on adjudicating Ayodhya as a property dispute rather than on core constitutional values