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federalism

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: Federalism

In two Constitution Bench cases, the Court clarified centre-state relationships in an asymmetric federal structure

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8th Jan 2024

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Religion and Culture

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Religion and Culture

The Court’s performance this year was more defined by what it didn’t do than what it did—no hearing for the Hijab Ban and Sabarimala cases

6th Jan 2024

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bail

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Bail

In a year when the Court has been accused of not walking its talk, its bail decisions stand out as a stark instance of this trend

4th Jan 2024

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disposal

Court Data

High institution, high disposal of cases in a busy year for the Supreme Court

Cases instituted in 2023 crossed pre-pandemic levels from 2019 but disposal rate was particularly healthy at 96 percent

4th Jan 2024

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Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: Democracy and Governance

Barring the matters on Governor’s powers, the Court landed on the side of the ruling party in key cases including defection & demonetisation

4th Jan 2024

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speech

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Freedom of Speech

The Court ruled in favour of media outlets in some free speech cases though the key sedition matter is moving at a glacial pace

3rd Jan 2024

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Analysis

Looking Ahead…

….to what could move and shake the top court in 2024. Plus, a round-up of our year-end coverage

2nd Jan 2024

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Analysis

Looking back, looking ahead

And just like that, it’s the end of another busy year, both for the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Observer.

31st Dec 2023

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2023 Review Marriage

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: On Marriage

The SC said marriage age and rights of sexual minorities was in parliament‘s domain. It used its wide powers under Art. 142 to grant divorce

30th Dec 2023

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Channel

Top 10 Judgements of the Supreme Court in 2023

2023 was an action-packed year for the Supreme Court. Here’s SCO’s review of the Top 10 judgements from 2023 and their fallout.

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30th Dec 2023

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Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Gender Discrimination and Personal Liberty

In a concerning year for personal liberty, the Court took on gender stereotypes but undid its progressive jurisprudence in an abortion case

30th Dec 2023

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Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Right to Life

The Court displayed a progressive approach in certain high-profile cases involving the right to life. We highlight three significant cases

29th Dec 2023

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