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Challenge to the Electoral Bonds Scheme | Day 2

On Day 2, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the Electoral Bond Scheme ensures confidentiality and not anonymity

16th Nov 2023

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Monthly Review: October 2023

October saw the marriage equality judgement, revival of seven-judge benches, Justice Bhat’s retirement and more

3rd Nov 2023

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marriage rights

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Marriage Equality: The courts were not the right forum to approach

The marriage rights of sexual minorities involve a polycentric dispute that falls squarely within the legislative domain

3rd Nov 2023

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SCO Explains: A Chief Justice in the minority: Why does this matter?

15% of dissents by a Chief Justice in a Constitution Bench were in the last two years alone. What does this mean?

25th Oct 2023

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SCO Explains: The plea for marriage equality judgement

A five-judge bench rejected the plea for queer persons right to marry in India. What did the Court say?

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23rd Oct 2023

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Critical Opportunity for Structural Reform in the Supreme Court of India

Resurrecting the constitutional function has the potential to change the way the Supreme Court of India operates

16th Oct 2023

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Arbitration unstamped arbitration

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Validity of an Unstamped Arbitration Agreement | Seven-judge bench reserves judgement

Arguments on Day 2 centred on whether the validity of the agreement is a matter for the Court to decide or the arbitral tribunal

12th Oct 2023

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Assam

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What does Section 6A of the Citizenship Act have to do with the NRC exercise in Assam?

As the Court gears up to decide the challenge against the special citizenship provisions for Assam, we outline the legal questions at stake

5th Oct 2023

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Constitution Benches to become a “permanent feature” of SC: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

In 2023, a Constitution Bench has assembled almost each month to tackle matters of public importance

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21st 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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EGI Editors Guild

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How can we be prosecuted for a report? Editors Guild asks Manipur Government at Supreme Court

Top Court extends protection to members of Editors Guild till 15 September 2023, when it will consider transfer of case to Delhi High Court

11th 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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