DESK BRIEF: The NCT case referral marks the first whiff of substantial Constitution Bench activity during the CJI’s tenure.

DESK BRIEF: In a year where Constitution Benches remained largely inactive, the Supreme Court expanded its jurisprudence on reservations.

This post analyses changes in the pendency of matters before Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court from January 2019 to December 2021. 

We discuss the changes in pendency before Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court in 2021. 

One of the main constitutional functions of the Court is exercised through Constitution Benches.

The Court has 48 Constitution Benches which are hearing 396 cases. The rate of disposal for such matters has reduced during the pandemic.

There should be reasons for a summons trial, and testimony through affidavit is allowed. Multiple offences may be tried jointly.

Contrary to predictions, the Supreme Court has returned to hearing Constitution Bench matters.

The post looks at the number of Constitution Bench cases pending in the Court.

Overall decrease in pendency of constitutional matters before Supreme Court during the year 2019.