Kruthika R's Posts

DESK BRIEF: The test for sedition contains both the 'clear and present danger' and 'bad tendency' tests from SCOTUS law.

In this episode of SCO Explains, we look at whether the 102nd Constitutional Amendment took away States’ powers to identify SEBCs.

We look at the arguments on whether the 50% limit is binding precedent, and its scope in applying it to Maratha reservations.

We look at the rationale and the development of the 50% limit on reservations, which was an issue in the Maratha Reservations case.

We look at the Litigation History of the Maratha Reservations case, before it came before the Supreme Court.

The Court has admitted a challenge to sedition twice before, upholding it each time. Will the third attempt be the successful one?

We remember Justice Shantanagoudar’s judicial career by statistically looking at his term in the Supreme Court.

We analyse CJI Bobde's tenure in numbers.

The Court held that the manner of granting women officers Permanent Commission in the army reflected indirect and systemic discrimination.

Ramana J. was recommended as the next CJI. Court hears several matters including request for release of Rohingyas from holding centres.

Bhat J has outlined certain rules to be followed while drafting judgments in cases of gendered sexual violence.

Justice Malhotra has distinguished herself as the only woman to be appointed as SC judge directly from the bar.

February was an eventful month with the Court delivering judgments on several important matters such as bail under the UAPA law.

Section 124A as a suppression of free speech: Tracing the History of Sedition Law in India

Gradual shift in legal position with respect to grant of bail to accused charged under UAPA.

In 2020, the Supreme Court charted new legal territory by hearing several significant matters during the pandemic.

In 2020, the Supreme Court had to manoeuvre through a host of new concerns heightened by the coronavirus pandemic.

The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Ordinance has been challenged before the Supreme Court.

Petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional legitimacy of the farm laws.

The Courts Winter Session featured a slew of matters ranging from prevailing reservation ceilings to the right to protest in public spaces.

Supreme Court seeks mirror order from appropriate court in Kenya to reinforce transnational custody order.

The Court's guidelines clarify interim maintenance, the criteria to quantify maintenance and the enforcement of such orders.

ConQuest questions were an interesting mix of Indian political and constitutional history

Justice Arun Mishra's tenure marks him as one of the most popular and controversial judges in the current cohort

Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra's tenure, explained with statistics

Of the several judgments authored by Arun Mishra J, there seems to be an emphasis on property law and land acquisition matters.

Tracing the Courts power to punish for contempt of itself under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 and the Constitution.

On August 11th, the Court held that there was no case of contempt for the Special Committee to take a decision regarding internet in J&K.

Listen to part two of the SC Observer's conversation with Professor Tarunabh Khaitan

Listen to the SC Observer's conversation with Professor Tarunabh Khaitan

Article 131 provides for the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and has a rich constitutional history.

Contrary to predictions, the Supreme Court has returned to hearing Constitution Bench matters.

DESK BRIEF: After a five-month COVID induced hiatus, the Supreme Court returns to the Maratha Reservation case.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi files application before Supreme Court urging the Court to revisit the issue of custodial violence in India.

The Court has limited the scope of its order mandating free COVID testing. Here are three must reads.

The Supreme Court's Monsoon Session is coming up. Here are some key cases and notable developments to look out for.

DESK BRIEF: Since mid-March, the Court has been responding to the COVID-19 crisis. But its approach was far from consistent.

COVID-19 deeply impacted how the Court functioned. Which cases did the Court still hear, and how did technology change how they were heard?

COVID-19 deeply impacted how the Court functioned. Which cases did the Court still hear, and how did technology change how they were heard?

DESK BRIEF: Should the Supreme Court intervene when the Union government has allegedly failed to perform its constitutional duties?

There is a constant conflict between the tenets of personal law and the need to ensure gender equality.

Three must-reads that examine the migrant labourers' issues and the Court's response

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court has yet to decide if MLAs can claim immunity after taking bribes to vote in Rajya Sabha elections.

The Union is lifting lockdown restrictions and the Supreme Court is opening up. These are the key cases to watch for.

Various provisions of the FCRA Act have been challenged as violative of Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.

Three must-reads explaining the Supreme Court's judgment in Indore Development Authority

High Court rules against MLA Sita Soren holding that she did not have immunity from prosecution under Article 105(2) of the Constitution.

The first in an annual series that aims to collate, analyze and present a quantitative data overview of the work of the SC

Four must reads on the Court's judgment holding the practice of Triple Talaq unconstitutional

The Central Government has confirmed the elevation of Justices Aniruddha Bose, AS Bopanna, Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai and Surya Kant

In July, the Court formed constitution benches in many cases and heard Section 377 and Sabarimala cases  

During her tenure, Banumati J has authored several notable judgments including in the Nirbhaya rape case and in P Chidambaram's bail hearing