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Framers of the Constitution on Retirement Age of SC Judges
In setting the age of retirement for Supreme Court Judges, the Constituent assembly considered Judicial independence, ability and expertise.
26th Jun 2023
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The Constituent Assembly on Retired Judges Taking Up Executive Office
K.T. Shah believed that retired Judges must not be appointed to any executive office under the Union or the State. Ambedkar was unconvinced.
21st Jul 2022
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Ambedkar and the Quantum of Reservation
A speech by Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly on the quantum of reservation played a critical role in the Maharashtra Reservation case.
20th May 2021
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Unpacking Original Jurisdiction of SC #1: History and Scope
Article 131 provides for the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and has a rich constitutional history.
23rd Jul 2020
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