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Judicial Vacancies Update | Day 2: Supreme Court dismisses Haryana Government’s application to oversee examinations in the state
Bench states there is no objective data to prove the High Court Committee cannot continue monitoring exams
26th Sep 2023
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Assam’s National Register of Citizens | Constitution Bench to hear arguments from 17 October 2023
Bench to decide if Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955 suffers from any “constitutional infirmity.”
21st Sep 2023
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Challenge to Extended Reservations in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies | Is the 104th Constitutional Amendment Unconstitutional?
Supreme Court to decide the validity of the constituent powers of amendment to extend the prescribed reservation period
21st Sep 2023
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MLA Bribery | Seven-judge bench to reconsider a 25-year-old judgement on constitutional immunity for lawmakers
Time to relook Narasimha Rao v State since it concerns a question that affects “morality of polity”, says Supreme Court
20th Sep 2023
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“What is your locus?” Optics, politics & frivolity in Public Interest Litigation
In recent years, PIL has become an extension of the political theatre while voices from the ground, stay silent still.
19th Sep 2023
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Political interests, personal agendas, bland orders: Have PILs strayed from their intended purpose?
There’s been an unprecedented increase in the number of petitions in recent years, but experts suggest that the SC is less PIL-friendly
15th Sep 2023
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How can we be prosecuted for a report? Editors Guild asks Manipur Government at Supreme Court
Top Court extends protection to members of Editors Guild till 15 September 2023, when it will consider transfer of case to Delhi High Court
11th Sep 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 16: SC reserves judgement after hearing arguments from 40 counsel
The final day of arguments began with tempers running high over lead petitioner’s Mohammad Lone’s affidavit and his “allegiance” to India
5th Sep 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 15: “If 370 is beyond the reach of amendment, is it above basic structure?” Court asks Petitioners
After submissions by 18 advocates in support of the abrogation of Article 370, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal began rejoinder arguments.
4th Sep 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 14: Legitimacy of J&K Constitution came directly from the Indian Constitution, respondents argue
Senior Advocate Dwivedi contended that the recommendation of the J&K Constituent Assembly was never meant to be binding on the President
1st Sep 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 13: No limit on President’s power to pull plug on special status of J&K, respondents argue
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Court that the Union couldn’t commit to a date for restoring statehood for J&K
31st Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 12: J&K has seen rapid development since it was made a Union Territory
Union argues that the President had untrammelled power to repeal Art. 370 as part of larger goal of national integration.
29th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 11: Removing Art. 370 Was Union’s Way to Rectify the Mistakes of the Past
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argues that people of J&K were wrongly convinced that Article 370 was a boon.
28th Aug 2023
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 10
The Constitution Bench heard the Unions opening arguments in support of the abrogation of Article 370.
27th Aug 2023
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 8, 9
On Days 8 and 9, 12 counsels appearing for the petitioners in the challenge to Article 370 argued before the Supreme Court.
26th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 10: Constitution of J&K is merely an Act providing for internal governance of the state, argues Solicitor General
The Union advanced the view that Article 370 promoted a “psychological duality” that was being taken advantage of by forces against India.
24th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 9: What makes the relationship between India and J&K binding, asks CJI
Petitioners conclude arguments; counsel dig deep into constitutional history to argue against revocation.
23rd Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 8: On reorganisation of J&K, misuse of President’s Rule and protection of minorities
Article 370 represented a constitutional promise to protect a religious minority, argues P.C. Sen.
22nd Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 7: Reorganisation of J&K into Union Territories is contrary to federalism, argue Petitioners
Senior Advocates Dave, Naphade and Dwivedi highlighted the adverse consequences of the abrogation of Article 370.
17th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 6: Power of the President under Article 356 is not absolute, argues Dhavan
Petitioners argued Constitution does not allow the President to permanently abrogate Article 370 when J&K was under President’s Rule.
16th Aug 2023
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Union Bill Seeks to Nullify Another Supreme Court Judgement
DESK BRIEF: New Bill proposes a three-member committee with two members of the ruling party to nominate members of the Election Commission.
12th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 5: Union Had No Authority to Dismantle Autonomy of J&K
By applying select parts of the Indian Constitution to itself, J&K showed that they retained autonomy under Art. 370 even after accession.
10th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 4: J&K Constituent Assembly made Art. 370 Permanent in the State’s Constitution
Sr. Adv. Gopal Subramanium argued Art. 370 is a manifestation of the federal structure envisaged for J&K.
9th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 3: Executive Decisions Cannot Permanently Alter the Constitution
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal completed 3 days of arguments on why Parliament had no power to repeal Article 370.
8th Aug 2023
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Early Release of Bilkis Bano Convicts | Day 4: Petitioners Highlight the Heinous Nature of Crimes Committed
Adv. Shobha Gupta submitted that the convicts did not qualify for early release as the crimes they committed against Bilkis Bano were grave.
7th Aug 2023
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Rahul Gandhi’s Criminal Defamation Conviction and Sentencing Unjustified, says Supreme Court
The Bench held that the two-year jail term awarded to Rahul Gandhi for his Modi remark was excessive and devoid of reason.
4th Aug 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 1: Art. 370 a Permanent Feature of the Constitution
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued abrogation of Art. 370 cannot be done following the dissolution of the J&K Constituent Assembly in 1957.
2nd Aug 2023
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Monthly Review: July 2023
In July, the top Court returned from summer vacation and continued to hear Constitution Bench cases and delivered key judgements.
31st Jul 2023
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Where are the Seven and Nine Judge Constitution Benches?
Constitution Benches assembled 55 times in the first half of 2023. None of them were seven and nine-judge Benches.
31st Jul 2023
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Understanding the Abrogation of Article 370: Origin and Impact
The Supreme Court will decide the extent of the Union’s powers to make laws for Jammu and Kashmir and abrogate Article 370.
29th Jul 2023
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Supreme Court Extends Tenure of Incumbent ED Director Sanjay Mishra till September
The Bench clarified Mishra would seize to be the ED’s Director at midnight on September 15, 2023.
27th Jul 2023
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Half-Yearly Five-Judge Constitution Bench Pendency | 2023
The Supreme Court heard and decided several five-Judge Constitution Bench cases this year, leading to a drop in the number of pending cases.
26th Jul 2023
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The ‘Modi’ Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi: The Story So Far
The Supreme Court to decide if Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s conviction for defamation must be stayed and his disqualification from Parliament quashed.
21st Jul 2023
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Challenge to Delhi Service Ordinance | Day 3: Bench Refers Case to a Constitution Bench
The challenge to the Delhi Ordinance will be heard after the Court completes hearing the challenge to the abrogation of Art. 370.
20th Jul 2023
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Altering Rules on Appointment to Public Posts | Day 3: Bench Reserves Case for Judgement
The Bench heard various proposals from petitioners on how to ensure that rules during the appointment process are not altered arbitrarily.
18th Jul 2023
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Altering Rules on Appointment to Public Posts | Day 2: Gujarat, Gauhati, Patna, Rajasthan
The Bench de-tagged cases from different High Courts, and began to address the question of the reference Order.
13th Jul 2023
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Altering Rules on Appointment to Public Posts | Day 1: Manipur
The Supreme Court reverted the case challenging the Manipur HC’s 2015 Resolution about District Judge appointments to a 3-Judge Bench.
12th Jul 2023
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Altering Rules on Appointment to Public Posts | Day 1: Kerala
The Supreme Court held that the Administrative Tribunal of the Kerala High Court was wrong to impose a cut-off for the viva interview.
12th Jul 2023
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Abrogation of Article 370: Constitution Bench to Hear Arguments from Aug 2, 2023
Constitution Bench decides to hear the case on merits from August 2nd, 2023.
11th Jul 2023
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Challenge to Delhi Service Ordinance | Day 1
Supreme Court to consider the plea seeking stay on the Union’s Ordinance on July 17th, 2023.
10th Jul 2023
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Justice Krishna Murari: Notable Judgements and Cases
Justice Krishna Murari authored over 60 judgements in his 3.75-year tenure at the SC.
7th Jul 2023
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Only 107 of 788 Sitting High Court Judges are Women
With hardly any senior women judges in India's High Courts, gender diversity at the Supreme Court will take a hit.
30th Jun 2023
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Justice V. Ramasubramanian: Number of Judgements Authored
Justice Ramasubramanian authored 102 judgements during his 3.75-year tenure at the SC.
29th Jun 2023
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Justice V. Ramasubramanian: Rate of Judgement Authorship
Justice Ramasubramanian has authored judgements in 32.6% of the benches he was part of.
29th Jun 2023
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Justice V. Ramsubramanian: Tenure in Numbers
Justice V. Ramasubramanian retires after a 3.75-year tenure, having written over 100 Judgments.
28th Jun 2023
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Next 8 CJIs of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
27th Jun 2023
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Expected Tenures of the Next 8 Chief Justices of India
Only 2 out of the upcoming 8 Chief Justices will serve a tenure of more than 1 year.
27th Jun 2023
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Next 8 Chief Justices of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
26th Jun 2023
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Validity of Circumstantial Evidence in Bribery Cases: Judgement Summary
A 5-Judge Constitution Bench unanimously held that a public servant could be convicted for bribery based on circumstantial evidence.
20th Jun 2023
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Justice K.M. Joseph: Number of Judgements Authored
Justice K.M Joseph was the fifth highest judgement contributor at the SC at the time of his retirement.
17th Jun 2023
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Supreme Court Cases on the rights of LGBTQIA+ Persons
We trace the evolution of the rights for Queer persons across 4 landmark judgments, and a 5th pending case before the SC.
17th Jun 2023
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Justice Ajay Rastogi’s Notable Judgements
The 4th senior most Judge of the SC, Justice Rastogi, has authored 158 judgements.
16th Jun 2023
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Justice K.M. Joseph: Rate of Judgement Authorship
Justice K.M. Joseph has authored judgements in 33% of the Benches he was part of.
16th Jun 2023
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Union v Local Government: Battle for Delhi’s Governance
Who should have the power to govern Delhi? In this episode of SCO Explains, we dive into the clash over control, and try and understand why
16th Jun 2023
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Justice K.M. Joseph: Tenure in Numbers
Justice K.M Joseph retires after a 4.75-year tenure, having written over 130 Judgments.
15th Jun 2023
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In Just 5 Months, SC conducted 55 CB Hearings
The SC has conducted a remarkable 55 Constitution Bench hearings in just 5 months. Why does this matter? SCO investigates.
1st Jun 2023
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In 5 Months, the SC Conducted a Remarkable 55 CB Hearings
After a long time, the Court is abuzz with Constitution Bench activity, with hearings in 16 cases and Judgements in 13.
26th May 2023
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Amidst Cabinet Reshuffle, India Gets New Law Minister
Mr. Kiren Rijiju replaced as Law Minister after a tenure of nearly two years.
18th May 2023
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SC’s Live Transcription Project: A Failed Experiment?
Since the launch of the live transcription project, only 36% of Constitution Bench hearings have been transcribed.
18th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Argument Matrix
What were the issues and the arguments raised on both sides in the plea for marriage equality?
15th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality Day #10
The petitioners concluded their rejoinder arguments and the Bench reserved judgement.
11th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #10
The petitioners concluded arguments in response to the submissions against the recognition of the right to marry.
11th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality Day #9
The respondents reiterated that Parliament was the only competent authority to recognise marriage equality.
10th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #9
Respondents cite the welfare of children and the impact of marriage on society to argue against LGBTQIA+ marriages.
10th May 2023
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SCO Daily: Plea for Marriage Equality: Day 8
As the arguments in the plea for marriage equality reach the finish line, the Bench deliberates if there is a fundamental right to marry.
9th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #8
The Bench pondered over a broader question: Does a fundamental right to marry exist?
9th May 2023
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The Challenge to the Appointment of 68 Judicial Officers in Gujarat
Has the Gujarat HC breached the ‘merit-cum-seniority’ rule in its recent Judicial appointments?
8th May 2023
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Rights of Marriage or the Right to Marry?
As the focus of the Marriage Equality hearings shifts to the ancillary rights of marriage, SCO examines the way forward.
5th May 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #7
Union informed the Bench that it would consider making administrative changes to grant certain rights to LGBTQIA+ couples.
3rd May 2023
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SC’s Power To Directly Grant Divorce: Judgement Pronouncement
A 5-Judge Constitution Bench held the SC could, as a Court of first instance, grant divorce on the grounds of ‘irretrievable damage.’
1st May 2023
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The Union’s Case Against Marriage Equality
DESK BRIEF: Union argues that the right to sexual autonomy does not include the right to compel the State to recognise LGBTQIA+ marriages.
29th Apr 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #6
The Union argued that the SC could not address the marriage equality issue without delving into personal law issues.
27th Apr 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #5
Union argued that recognising the right to marry for all classes of persons in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum would lead to legal complications.
26th Apr 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #4
Can the SC deny marriage equality to the queer community to avoid practical difficulties that may arise out of the law?
25th Apr 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality: Constitution Bench Day #1
SC recommends restricting the petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage to the Special Marriage Act, of 1954.
18th Apr 2023
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WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy Day #3
Attorney General R. Venkataramani assured the Court that the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2022 would be introduced in Parliament in July.
11th Apr 2023
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Must Reads: Legal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage
DESK BRIEF: Five must-reads that will help you understand the debate surrounding the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
1st Apr 2023
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Understanding the Shiv Sena Conflict
SCO consolidates everything you need to know about the Shiv Sena Conflict
31st Mar 2023
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CBI/ED Tenure Extension Day #2: Petitioners Argue Tenure Extensions Oppose Past SC Decisions
The Bench heard arguments stating that tenure extensions compromised CBI/ED independence.
23rd Mar 2023
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SCO Shorts: Plea for Marriage Equality
A 5-Judge Constitution Bench will decide the validity of same-sex marriages in India. SCO breaks down the case here.
20th Mar 2023
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Additional Compensation for Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims: Judgement Summary
Supreme Court dismissed the Union’s curative petition seeking additional compensation for Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims.
15th Mar 2023
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Plea for Marriage Equality #1: SC Refers Plea to 5-Judge Constitution Bench
The Constitution Bench will begin hearing arguments on the case from April 18th, 2023.
13th Mar 2023
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The SC’s Attempt to Mitigate Executive Interference
DESK BRIEF: Two recent decisions by the SC aim to decrease the Executive's interference in the functioning of autonomous bodies.
11th Mar 2023
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February Monthly Review: New Judges, Notable Hearings, and Technological Developments
The SC delivered two Constitution Bench decisions while also introducing significant infrastructural initiatives.
3rd Mar 2023
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Maharashtra Political Crisis Day #9: Shinde Faction Argues SC Cannot Speculate on Hypothetical Circumstances
Sr. Adv. Harish Salve argued that it is not permissible for the SC to decide matters of defection based on Assumptions of fact.
2nd Mar 2023
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AI and the Law: A New Era in the Justice System?
SCO takes a glance into the use of AI in legal spaces around the world.
25th Feb 2023
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Maharashtra Political Crisis Day #6: Sr. Adv. Kapil Sibal Argues That the Governor Wrongly Called For a Trust Vote
The Uddhav Thackeray faction argued that they must be reinstated as the Maharashtra government since they were wrongfully ousted.
23rd Feb 2023
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Insights Into a Supreme Court at Full Strength
DESK BRIEF: The Union cleared 7 SC judge appointments within a week returning the SC to its full sanctioned strength of 34 Judges.
18th Feb 2023
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Judicial Vacancies Update #1: SC Directs Gujarat to Clear Pending Appointments
The SC questioned the Gujarat government on its 8-year delay in carrying out judicial appointments and infrastructure development.
9th Feb 2023
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SCO Daily: Is WhatsApp violating the Right to Privacy?
The Court decided to hear the case after Parliament considers the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2022
9th Feb 2023
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WhatsApp Privacy Policy Day #2: Bench Decides to Hear Case in April
The Bench will hear the matter after the Digital Data Protection Bill, 2022 is introduced in the Parliament to avoid overlap with it.
1st Feb 2023
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WhatsApp Privacy Policy Day #1: Union Seeks to Postpone Hearing
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta claimed the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 would resolve the petitioner’s issues.
31st Jan 2023
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Adultery in Armed Forces Day #1: Court Clarifies Judgement does not Concern Armed Forces Enactments
The Constitution Bench observed that the Joseph Shine Judgment was not relevant to cases under the Armed Forces Enactments.
31st Jan 2023
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SCO Explains: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, 40 Years Later
The SC will decide if the emergence of new facts justifies the Union's plea to increase compensation granted to Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims.
24th Jan 2023
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Anti-Conversion Laws Day #1: Bench Orders Parties to File Transfer Petitions Within 2 Weeks
Parties from both sides argued that the Bench should transfer all the pending challenges to anti-conversion laws to the SC.
16th Jan 2023
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