
How Justice Bhagwati’s 44-year-old dissent mirrors the state of death penalty in India
There has been significant empirical work demonstrating the inefficacy of the death penalty. In its 75th year, the Court must engage with it
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It clarified that the law on preventive detention can be used only when there is a threat to ‘public order’
28th Jun 2025
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50 years since the Emergency, SCO traces the Court’s gradual expansion of the right to life and personal liberty
26th Jun 2025
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On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, it’s clear that half-hearted attempts to ‘reform’ Article 22 won’t cut it—deletion is the answer
26th Jun 2025
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Fifty years since the Emergency, a reflection on personal liberty from the lens of the UNHRC’s periodic review of ICCPR implementation
25th Jun 2025
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Recent decisions of the top court acknowledge the need for procedural reform but there is no sign of the all-important Constitution Bench
15th Dec 2024
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The Court stayed proceedings under all First Information Reports filed against members of the guild.
15th Sep 2023
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 wasted an opportunity to bolster the right to privacy for marginalised and vulnerable groups.
23rd Aug 2023
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Tracing the Supreme Court's decisions on queer persons' right to marriage and family.
28th Jun 2023
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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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Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 lays down stringent provisions for the grant of bail.
21st Oct 2022
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DESK BRIEF: Does the ED’s investigative powers violate the rights of persons accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?
27th Jan 2022
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Gradual shift in legal position with respect to grant of bail to accused charged under UAPA.
8th Feb 2021
MoreYouth For Equality v State Of Bihar.
The Supreme Court will decide whether the Bihar government has the authority to carry out a caste-based survey.
MoreNext Hearing: September 4, 2023
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There has been significant empirical work demonstrating the inefficacy of the death penalty. In its 75th year, the Court must engage with it