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Precedential Value: What were the cases cited in the Article 370 hearings?
Four cases were in the forefront of the Article 370 Constitution Bench hearings. What was their relevance?
26th Oct 2023
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Monthly Review: September 2023
In a month marked by Constitution Bench activity, the Court also heard critical matters on convict remission policy and the Manipur violence
9th Oct 2023
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Article 370: The decision in “Prem Nath Kaul” lies conveniently forgotten
A SC decision from 1968 has long justified Union executive creep in J&K. But what of the equal bench judgement that came a decade before it?
27th Sep 2023
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Monthly Review: August 2023
In August, amid constitutional benches and regular hearings, the SC continued to push major institutional reforms.
27th Sep 2023
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Precedential Value: Cases cited in the Article 370 hearings
Our explainer distils the key issue and conclusions in four prominent Supreme Court judgements.
25th Sep 2023
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The Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly: A Brief History
In 56 days over 5 years, the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly created the J&K Constitution, and joined India on its own terms.
19th Sep 2023
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Arguments Time Split: Challenge to the abrogation of Article 370
The Bench heard arguments for 60+ hours over 16 days. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued the longest, followed by SG Mehta
14th Sep 2023
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Constitutional remedies only for those who will bend the knee?
DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court demanded a person seeking protection under Article 32 to prove their allegiance to India in an affidavit.
11th Sep 2023
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 16
The SC reserved judgement after hearing arguments from 40 counsel
11th Sep 2023
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 15
“If 370 is beyond the reach of amendment, is it above basic structure?” Court asks Petitioners
8th Sep 2023
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 14
Respondents argued that the legitimacy of J&K Constitution came directly from the Indian Constitution
5th Sep 2023
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Day 13
Respondents argued that there is no limit on President’s power to pull plug on special status of J&K
1st Sep 2023
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