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The CJI-led bench also directed the Manipur Bar Association to ensure that lawyers belonging to all communities can safely appear in courts

Our explainer distils the key issue and conclusions in four prominent Supreme Court judgements.

In 2023, a Constitution Bench has assembled almost each month to tackle matters of public importance

‘If the victim cannot approach, then who can approach?’ asks Justice B.V. Nagarathna

Supreme Court raps Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker for not acting on 34 disqualification petitions of 56 MLAs

The Court stayed proceedings under all First Information Reports filed against members of the guild.

Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra argued that convicts must be allowed to “atone” for their offences

The Bench heard arguments for 60+ hours over 16 days. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued the longest, followed by SG Mehta

Breakdown of 60+ hours of arguments in the challenge to the repeal of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status

The Court declined the Union’s request to “defer” hearings until the Parliament enacts a new penal code

The SC held that immunity against arrest does not extend to older pending cases after the provision granting immunity is struck down

DESK BRIEF: The Bilkis Bano Convict Remission case has exposed the gap between theory and practice in criminal justice administration

The Bench recorded that the fines were deposited without the approval of the Supreme Court.

SG Tushar Mehta argued that Jammu & Kashmir has seen rapid development since it was made a Union Territory.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that removing Art. 370 was Union’s way to rectify the mistakes of the past.

The Supreme Court has seen a continuous stream of promising reforms under nine-months of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

Supreme Court accepts SG Mehta’s contention that “security issues” in Manipur would make it difficult to conduct trials there

Court records confusion over whether opinion of the presiding judge of Maharashtra court was sought by the Gujarat government

22 petitioners, 17 counsel, nine days of hearing. SCO’s matrix will help you navigate who argued what

The Committee submitted three reports related to the reconstruction of lost documents, payment of compensation and appointment of experts

SCO curates five pieces that cast a critical eye on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court has seen a continuous stream of promising reforms within nine-months under Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

Senior Advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan also contended that the information sought raises privacy concerns and counters “contemporary views"

ASG S.V. Raju contended that the remission was based on a straightforward application of the 1992 Gujarat Policy.

SCO examines the major differences between key provisions of the Delhi Service Ordinance and the Delhi Service Bill.

Petitioner lawyers argued in favour of the maintainability of PILs and against the legality of remission granted to the convicts.

Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra and Adv. Rishi Malhotra argued that third parties could not interfere in criminal proceedings.

Adv. Shobha Gupta argued that the decision to release the convicts was ‘arbitrary’.

The Court appointed a committee of retired High Court judges and an independent former IPS Officer to oversee multiple issues in Manipur

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the process of abrogating Article 370 was a political ploy.

The Supreme Court directed the Manipur government to give a detailed breakdown of 6,523 FIRs filed in the violence.

SCO tracks the evolution of Article 370 from 1947.

SC upheld Amendments allowing the Union to extend tenures of CBI and ED Directors. The extension granted to Mr. S.K Mishra was held illegal.

Precedents indicate that the Supreme Court has frequently directed the deployment of paramilitary forces to maintain law and order.

The top court of India hears cases for 190 days a year, a significantly higher workload compared to its counterparts worldwide.

The Supreme Court quashed the Gujarat High Court’s rejection of bail to Teesta Setalvad, calling its reasoning perverse.

The report contains details of security and relief measures including restoration of internet access and relaxed curfew hours.

The Supreme Court directed the Manipur Government to consider suggestions made by the petitioners within 3 days.

A Division Bench ordered the petitioners to scrutinise the status report filed by the Manipur Govt. and revert with suggestions on Tuesday.

Justice Krishna Murari authored 64 judgements during his 3.75 year long tenure.

Justice Krishna Murari retired on July 8th, 2023 with an overall authorship rate of 21%

Justice Krishna Murari authored 64 judgements, at a rate of 17 judgements per year.

Petitioners expressed their intention to intervene in the pending challenge to the internet shutdown before the Manipur High Court.

SCO recaps the Supreme Court's activity in June where we saw new Constitution Benches and the retirement of three judges.

A 3-Judge Bench directed the State of Manipur to file a fresh status report detailing the present situation of Manipur on Monday.

June saw the formation of a new Constitution Bench and the retirement of three judges.

Justice Ramasubramanian authored 102 judgements during his tenure at the Supreme Court, and was a part of leading Constitution Benches.

If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.

A Judge elevated from the Bar serves longer than the expected average tenure of a Supreme Court Judge.

Comedian Kunal Kamra argues that the Rules will lead to censorship and overregulation of online content.

The Bench held that public officials' Freedom of Speech cannot be restricted by other fundamental rights claims.

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutional validity of the Internet shutdown in Manipur.

Curative Petitions are the final remedy where the SC can reconsider a dismissed review petition. SCO tracks notable Curative petitions.

Justice Rastogi authored judgements in 31.5% of the benches that he was a part of.

Justice Ajay Rastogi was the fourth highest judgement contributor at the SC.

In his 4.5 year tenure, Justice Rastogi was the 4th most prolific judgement author amongst his peers.

Justice Joseph, among the most prolific judgement writers at the SC, wrote 4 Constitution Bench Judgements in 2023 alone.

The decline in half-year pendency numbers is a hopeful sign that pendency may drop further in 2023.

SCO recaps the Supreme Court's activity in May.

May saw the most Constitution Bench Judgements this year, and saw the retirement and appointments of two judges.

Citing National Security, the 279th Law Commission report recommended increased punishment and wider application of Sedition Law

SCO recaps the institutional developments from March to May 2023.

What key cases were heard during the Supreme Court's summer session? SCO reviews.

With SC on summer vacation, SCO recaps the notable judgements of the summer session of 2023.

A 5-Judge Bench upheld the practice of Jallikattu, Kambala and Bailgada Sharyat

A Constitution Bench clarified its powers to grant divorce under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution

By a 4:1 majority, the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Union's 2016 Demonetisation Scheme. SCO breaks down the Judgement.

SC Judgments in the challenge to the Hijab Ban and on abortion laws for married women were important milestones in equality for women.

The post-summer session of the Court saw pendency drop by almost 2,500 cases. Will this trend continue?

Prof. Sandeep Shukla from IIT Kanpur warned about the insidious and dangerous way in which the Pegasus spyware operates.

Mr. Paranjoy Guha Thakurta expressed concern regarding the effect of Pegasus on Freedom of Speech and criticised the Union's stance.