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In Open Defiance of the SC’s Judgement, Union Issues New Ordinance

DESK BRIEF: The Union's attempt to seize control of civil services from the NCT of Delhi's government contradicts the SC's decision.

20th May 2023

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Countdown to Vacation: What does the SC Have on its Docket?

DESK BRIEF: SCO lists key cases the SC is expected to hear over two weeks as its before its 40 day vacation this month.

8th May 2023

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Insights Into a Supreme Court at Full Strength

DESK BRIEF: The Union cleared 7 SC judge appointments within a week returning the SC to its full sanctioned strength of 34 Judges.

18th Feb 2023

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Reviewing Week 31 at the Supreme Court (2022)

DESK BRIEF: In Week 31 of 2022, the Supreme Court heard matters on bail, political defection, privacy and retirement

6th Aug 2022

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Back From Vacation: What Awaits the Supreme Court?

DESK BRIEF: The SC returns to full functioning after six weeks of summer vacation.

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11th Jul 2022

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SC On PMLA: A Fine Balance?

DESK BRIEF: Will the Court continue to maintain a minimum interference policy in special criminal laws with PMLA?

4th Feb 2022

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Pendency in the Supreme Court (2021)

Desk Brief: The total number of pending cases in the Supreme Court increased in 2021 for the fourth year in a row.

20th Dec 2021

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The Collegium’s Spell of Transparency

DESK BRIEF: For 2 brief years, the collegium used to publish reasons for recommending appointments and transfers of judges.

10th Nov 2021

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State Surveillance: From Phone-Tapping to Pegasus

DESK BRIEF: While the Court hears petitions regarding the alleged use of Pegasus, it first heard a similar case of phone-tapping in 1997.

7th Sep 2021

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Curbing Free Speech

DESK BRIEF: The issues in the Azam Khan case are central to the fundamental rights to free speech, life, and personal liberty.

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23rd Nov 2019

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