Analysis

The judgement is expected to settle the turf war between Union and states, with implications on revenue and public health regulation

Last week’s decision upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act marks the beginning of a series of rulings expected in the coming days

If the nomination is accepted by the Union, Justice Khanna will serve as India’s 51st Chief Justice from 11 November 2024

The decision will clarify whether citizenship granted to immigrants who entered from Bangladesh between January 1966 & March 1971 are valid

The Court also received updates from the West Bengal government and directed it to detail how civic volunteers are hired within three weeks

The Court’s Monsoon Session saw reduced Constitution Bench activity, bail orders for opposition leaders and suo moto cases

The monsoon winds brought with them two Constitution Bench decisions, several suo moto cases and a shifting trend in PMLA bail jurisprudence

An excerpt from CJI Ahmadi’s biography written by his granddaughter tells us about his role in starting the judicial clerkship programme