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‘History in service of the present’: The Article 370 judgement and its discontents

Through its skewed historical narrative on Article 370, the Court produces an alternative track for its abrogation

16th Jan 2024

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Challenge to the Abrogation of Article 370 | Judgement Explainer

On 11 December 2023, the Supreme Court upheld the Union's abrogation of Article 370. Our explainer covers the key issues and what was held

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15th Dec 2023

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Article 370 of the Constitution: A Timeline

SCO tracks the evolution of Article 370 from 1947.

31st Jul 2023

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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.

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23rd Jul 2020

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