Case Archive

Harsh Ajay Singh v Union of India

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Agnipath Recruitment Scheme for the armed forces. The scheme was announced by the Union on June 14th 2022.

Union of India v Union Carbide

The Supreme Court rejected the Union's plea to increase the compensation given to victims of the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy as a part of the 1989 settlement with the Union Carbide Corporation.

Facebook Inc v Union of India

The Supreme Court must decide whether to transfer to itself cases regarding mandatory Aadhaar-social media linking, currently pending before three High Courts.

Beghar Foundation v Justice K.S. Puttuswamy (Ret'd)

The Supreme Court dismissed a set of review petitions challenging the Court’s 2018 Aadhaar judgment where the Court upheld the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. Justice Chandrachud dissented.

S G Vombatkere v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide the constitutional validity of the 2019 Aadhaar Ordinance and Regulations.

All India Judges Association v Union of India

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court will examine inter-se seniority and promotion stagnation in the Higher Judicial Service, as several states report limited avenues for advancement of Civil Judges

Rejanish K.V. v K. Deepa

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held that judicial officers who have previously practised as advocates for at least seven years are eligible for direct recruitment as district judges under the bar quota

Ramesh Chand (D) v Suresh Chand

The Supreme Court held that immovable property cannot be transferred through an agreement to sell, general power of attorney, receipt or even a registered will without a registered sale deed

Citizens for Justice and Peace v State of Uttar Pradesh

The Court will decide if the anti-conversion laws passed by multiple States including Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are constitutionally valid.

In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.