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judges

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Three new judges of the Supreme Court

The three judges increase representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay HCs. But does this solve the representation crisis?

R. Sai Spandana

2nd Jun 2025

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vacation

Analysis

What’s in a name?

The Court’s rebranding of Vacation Benches is a response to public criticism. But the terms of the discourse need a fundamental shift

V. Venkatesan

2nd Jun 2025

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Analysis

Union appoints three new judges to Supreme Court: May 2025

The elevations of Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi and Chandurkar will bring representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts

R. Sai Spandana

29th May 2025

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Analysis

The Gavai interlude

Short tenures are seen as intervals between longer terms offering wider scope for big changes. What will the new CJI do with his 6 months?

Advay Vora

18th May 2025

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Gavai

Analysis

B.R. Gavai, the first Buddhist and second Dalit Chief Justice of India

The new CJI has a reputation of having a sound grounding in the law and Constitution. What are the opportunities and challenges he faces?

V. Venkatesan

14th May 2025

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Lokpal

Analysis

SC hears suo moto case on Lokpal’s jurisdiction over sitting High Court judges

The Court appointed an amicus to assist the proceedings in determining the Lokpal's powers under the 2013 Act

Manasi Shah

18th Mar 2025

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disability guidelines

Analysis

SC reiterates direction to National Medical Commission to revise disability guidelines

In a recent case, a Division Bench observed that the NMC’s guidelines must reflect the recent progressive decisions of the Supreme Court

V. Venkatesan

25th Feb 2025

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Lokpal

Analysis

Can the Lokpal probe complaints against High Court judges?

The top court stayed a Lokpal Order which held that judges of HCs established by Acts of Parliament could be investigated by the Lokpal

Manasi Shah

21st Feb 2025

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Channel

Representation in the Supreme Court | 2025

With six more retirements in 2025, how will the Collegium balance regional diversity with gender, religious and community representation?

R. Sai Spandana

17th Jan 2025

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2025

Analysis

The Supreme Court in 2025

2025 will be a pivotal year for the top court with leadership changes, key retirements and several high-profile cases pending on its docket

Sushovan Patnaik

5th Jan 2025

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Analysis

Bulldozer demolitions remind of a “lawless, ruthless state of affairs”, declares Supreme Court, as it issues pan-India guidelines

The Court directed that demolitions, if at all, must be preceded by due process, and violation of the guidelines would amount to contempt

Sushovan Patnaik

13th Nov 2024

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demolitions

Analysis

Supreme Court reserves judgement in ‘Bulldozer Action’ case; stay on demolitions remains

As the Court discussed suggestions for ‘pan-India’ guidelines, it stopped the UN Special Rapporteur on Housing from intervening

Sushovan Patnaik

3rd Oct 2024

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cases

In Re: Orders of Calcutta High Court dated 24.01.2024 and 25.01.2024 and ancillary issues

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of conflicting orders of two benches of the Calcutta High Court, where Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay also levied allegations of misconduct on Justice Soumen Sen.

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Next Hearing: February 19, 2024

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Sanjiv Khanna CJI, B.R. Gavai J, Surya Kant J, Aniruddha Bose J

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