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Shilpa Sailesh Judgment: A Step Towards No-Fault Divorce?

Is the SC's power to directly grant divorce in cases of irretrievable breakdown of marriage, a judicial quick fix to a legislative issue?

3rd Jun 2023

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Reviewing the SC’s Summer Session

DESK BRIEF: SCO breaks down SC activity from March to May 2023

27th May 2023

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Court Data

In 5 Months, the SC Conducted a Remarkable 55 CB Hearings

After a long time, the Court is abuzz with Constitution Bench activity, with hearings in 16 cases and Judgements in 13.

26th May 2023

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Maharashtra political Crisis Judges

Analysis

Supreme Court on the Political Upheaval in Maharashtra

Dr. Sanjay Jain and Ms. Malika Jain explore the key takeaways from the SC's decision, and discuss its impact on Maharashtra politics.

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12th May 2023

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Analysis

Judgement Pronouncement: Validity of an Unstamped Arbitration Agreement

The Supreme Court in a 3:2 split held that an unstamped arbitration agreement cannot be enforced until the stamp duty has been paid.

25th Apr 2023

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Analysis

The CJI’s Constitution Benches: The Journey So Far and the Road Ahead

DESK BRIEF: CJI Chandrachud's focus on Constitution Bench cases highlights the SC's role as a Constitutional Court.

25th Mar 2023

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Same sex marriage

Analysis

SCO Shorts: Plea for Marriage Equality

A 5-Judge Constitution Bench will decide the validity of same-sex marriages in India. SCO breaks down the case here.

20th Mar 2023

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Analysis

The SC’s Attempt to Mitigate Executive Interference

DESK BRIEF: Two recent decisions by the SC aim to decrease the Executive's interference in the functioning of autonomous bodies.

11th Mar 2023

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Analysis

Justice Nazeer’s Notable Judgments: A Consistent Presence on Constitution Benches

Despite being a part of 10 Constitution Benches, Justice Nazeer did not author a Judgment in any of the cases.

6th Jan 2023

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Analysis

CJI Lalit’s Notable Judgments: Constitution Benches and Criminal Law

CJI Lalit was a member of multiple Constitution Bench decisions including on the day of his retirement.

7th Nov 2022

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