Srujana Bej's Posts

DESK BRIEF: Will the 31 August NRC list, produced under a legal cloud, still have legal authority?

DESK BRIEF: On August 23rd, a two-judge bench of the Court directed the Union to respond to challenges against criminalising Triple Talaq

DESK BRIEF: The last week at the Supreme Court saw arguments ranging from social media to historical materials in the 12th century

In week 2 of the Ayodhya hearings, the Court exclusively heard Senior Advocate Vaidyanathan, who argued Lord Ram's suit

In the Ayodhya case, the Supreme Court must come to terms with various legal incarnations of the divine. 

In Week 1 of the Ayodhya hearings, the Court heard submissions from Senior Advocates Jain and Parassaran on behalf of NA and Lord Ram

This week, the Court has listed the Ayodhya case and POCSO Implementation and is likely to hear challenges to A. 370

DESK BRIEF: A number of cases currently pending before the Court deal with issues central to Indian identity

DESK BRIEF: In order to meet the 31st August deadline for the Assam NRC, the Court must settle three unanswered questions.

DESK BRIEF: Will the court affirm Damnoo, or revise it taking into account the effacement of Article 370? The case is yet to be listed.

DESK BRIEF: The Ayodhya case revolves around competing claims from the Nirmohi Akhara, the Hindu Mahasabha, and the Sunni Waqf Board

DESK BRIEF: On July 31st, Chief Justice Gogoi tagged the Unnao rape to the POCSO case.

Petition to either strike down the 103rd Constitutional Amendment or make it subject to the 50% ceiling laid down in Indra Sawhney.

DESK BRIEF: The Justice Kureshi appointment dispute is the most significant executive assertion over judicial appointments since the NJAC

This week, the Supreme Court will hear two highly public cases and grapple with the issue of judicial primacy in the Justice Kureshi matter.

DESK BRIEF: A three-judge bench will likely hear the Rohingya case next in mid-August

DESK BRIEF: On July 24th, the Court will explore other remedies to better balance the rights of forest dwellers with conservation

Kamini Jaiswal on pendency of cases before the Court, new roster system, and important cases to look out for.

This piece traces the legal developments prompting the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Bill's introduction