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.

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.

Request for recusal of Arun Mishra J refused in land acquisition case.

Permanent five-judge Constitution Bench to be constituted to hear all constitutional matters.

Kamini Jaiswal on pendency of cases before the Court, new roster system, and important cases to look out for.

Till date there have been 2187 constitution bench decisions rendered by the Supreme Court.