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Long SC Vacations: Wasteful or Crucial for Quality of Justice?
With 68,000+ cases pending at the SC, many criticise it for its 6-7 week summer vacation. This break, however, might be crucial for its work
10th Jun 2023

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Monthly Review: May 2023
May saw the most Constitution Bench Judgements this year, and saw the retirement and appointments of two judges.
7th Jun 2023

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A Tale of Empowerment of People with Mental Disability: Part 2
In Ravindra Dhariwal (2021) the SC read Art. 14 to include ideas of inclusive equality to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.
5th Jun 2023

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Stronger Suppression of ‘Dangerous’ Speech a Must, Says Law Commission
DESK BRIEF: In its 279th Report, the Law Commission recommended broadening the scope of sedition and increasing quantum of punishment.
5th Jun 2023

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Law Commission Recommends Stricter Sedition Law
Citing National Security, the 279th Law Commission report recommended increased punishment and wider application of Sedition Law
3rd Jun 2023

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Shilpa Sailesh Judgment: A Step Towards No-Fault Divorce?
Is the SC's power to directly grant divorce in cases of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, a judicial quick fix to a legislative issue?
3rd Jun 2023

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Intractable Difficulties: The Decision in NN Global
The SC's recent decision invalidating unstamped arbitration agreements poses practical difficulties in resolving urgent matters.
27th May 2023

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Reviewing the SC’s Summer Session
DESK BRIEF: SCO breaks down SC activity from March to May 2023
27th May 2023