Balu Nair's Posts

Yasmeen Zuber's petition for entry to mosques for Muslim Women diverges from Sabarimala in key areas.

DESK BRIEF: A PIL contends that private hospitals shouldn't profit from COVID-19 treatment. Precedent suggests that it may succeed.

The Court's power to review the legislative wisdom and findings of expert committees is limited

Three must-reads on the Supreme Court's judgment in Anuradha Bhasin

Unions in Assam fear that CAA poses a threat to Assamese identity and contend that it conflicts with Assam Accord, 1985.

The Maratha Reservation case offers yet another opportunity for the Court to lay down the law relating to SEBC reservations

Sameena Begum's petition challenging customs like polygamy responds to arguments in the Constituent Assembly and the Supreme Court

Petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging certain Muslim personal laws as contrary to the right to equality and dignity.

Constitutionality of polygamy and nikah halala challenged before the Supreme Court.

DESK BRIEF: Over three months after its decision, the Supreme Court's nine-judge referral bench in Sabarimala publishes its reasons

After the Sabarimala judgment various petitions were filed demanding entry into mosques for Muslim women.

The Supreme Court has announced that specific matters related to transfers of cases and bail will be heard by a single judge bench.

Court holds that the suspension of internet services cannot be indefinite and must be proportionate.

Tracing the history of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

The Indian Union Muslim League relied on recent decisions of the Supreme Court to challenge the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

DESK BRIEF: COVID-19 has dominated the headlines. But unrelatedly, the Court has delivered two important fundamental rights judgments

The Supreme Court has been hearing petitions against the CAA. Here are some of the major arguments made by the major petitioners.

Certain requests for information under the RTI Act can be exempted from disclosure.

In April, the Supreme Court decided to hear more types of matters and delivered judgments in cases about ST reservations, and NEET

Court overrules decision of Andhra Pradesh High Court providing 100% reservation to teachers belonging to Scheduled Tribes.

DESK BRIEF: In a gradual move towards re-opening, the Supreme Court announced it will begin to hear more types of matters.

DESK REPORT: Despite the E-Committee's efforts, most litigants still physically file submissions. COVID-19 could quicken e-filing adoption.

The Supreme Court's approval of video conferencing has become a necessity with COVID-19. Will it persist and be institutionalized?

DESK BRIEF: The COVID-19 outbreak is having a serious impact on high profile Supreme Court cases expected to be heard in March and April

The Supreme Court has issued guidelines under Article 142 for implementing video conferencing and other measures

DESK BRIEF: How does the Supreme Court's response to the pandemic stack up against other countries' apex courts?

In March, the COVID-19 outbreak had an extraordinary impact on all institutions, including the Supreme Court

DESK BRIEF: The COVID-19 outbreak has limited the number of matters the Court hears, while proactively exercising its suo moto powers

DESK BRIEF: The Union of India files a response in the CAA case, claiming that the CAA is subjected only to limited (if any) judicial review

DESK BRIEF: Bench led by Arun Mishra J applies doctrine of precedent to adjudicate matters related to land acquisition.

The President has nominated former Chief Justice Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha

DESK BRIEF: In the first two months of 2020, the Supreme Court has prioritized the Sabarimala Review, which saw few substantive developments

DESK BRIEF: On March 4th, a three-judge bench held that citizens could not file RTI requests to obtain copies of pleadings.

DESK BRIEF: The five-judge Article 370 bench has ruled out referring the case to a larger bench.

Court reminds political parties of their duty to comply with directions intended to publicise criminal antecedents of electoral candidates.

The primary themes in the ten most important cases that shaped India in 2019 seemed to revolve around democracy, citizenship and religion.

Disputed title in Ayodhya case awarded to Shri Ram deity.

Court to hear constitutional questions surrounding review of Sabarimala judgment.

Petitions challenging Part XIV of the Finance Act, 2017 as violative of the basic structure of the Constitution.

Petition filed before Supreme Court challenging procedure followed by Foreign Tribunals.

Supreme Court passes interim order directing all political parties to submit details of electoral bonds received.

Petition before Supreme Court to direct the Election Commission of India to verify a higher number of VVPAT slips.

Concerns that the right to information regarding collegium decisions and personal assets of judges may infringe upon judicial independence.

Request for recusal of Arun Mishra J refused in land acquisition case.

DESK BRIEF: A nine-judge bench hearing constitutional questions on religion faces challenges to its jurisdiction

DESK BRIEF: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has reserved order on whether the Article 370 case will be referred to a larger bench

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court is hearing important constitutional questions at full swing since reopening after the winter vacation

DESK BRIEF: A nine-judge Referral Bench has ruled that the Court can refer questions to a larger bench in a review petition.

DESK BRIEF: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing fundamental constitutional questions on religion on Monday

DESK BRIEF: Chief Justice Bobde faces the resolution of a large number of important issues before his retirement in April 2021

Office of the Chief Justice opened up to Right to Information Act, 2005.

DESK BRIEF: The issues in the Azam Khan case are central to the fundamental rights to free speech, life, and personal liberty.

DESK BRIEF: The end of Chief Justice Gogoi's term has produced five key judgments. Did they resolve their underlying disputes?

DESK BRIEF: Only time will tell if the expansive reliefs in the Ayodhya case have opened up a floodgate of similar litigation.

This week, the Ayodhya hearings saw fierce arguments from all parties.

DESK BRIEF: The outcome of the hearings has implications beyond the issue of recusal or the interpretation of the Land Acquisition Act.

DESK BRIEF: The last 6 weeks saw arguments in the Ayodhya title dispute, Article 370, and the legality of the SC/ST Act Amendment

In the month of September the Supreme Court heard multiple important matters including the Aadhar case and the Ayodhya title dispute.

DESK BRIEF: The order had imposed restrictions on the police's power to register FIRs and make arrests for offenses under the SC/ST Act.

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.

Week 6 saw Sr. Adv. Rajeev Dhavan and Sr. Adv. Jilani continued their arguments for the Sunni Waqf Board

The Justice Kureshi process highlights the need to settle the new Memorandum of Procedure for Appointment and Transfer

DESK BRIEF: In his final week before he retires on November 17th, Chief Justice Gogoi will deliver some of his most pivotal judgments.