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How do judges address perceived partiality?

From Justices Kumar and Sharma to CJI Surya Kant and former Justice Katju, the Supreme Court’s record of recusals invites scrutiny

V. Venkatesan

17th Oct 2026

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SC puts ECI on notice, asks petitioners to explain conduct

The Bench sought the ECI’s response to the INDIA bloc’s SIR challenge and asked a Petitioner to explain their conduct during Monday’s march.

Namrata Banerjee

15th Oct 2026

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Delhi CEC protests | SC seeks police orders, considers plea for women-led committee

The Bench declined immediate restoration of Jantar Mantar as a protest site and sought State responses on 46 related petitions

Namrata Banerjee

15th Oct 2026

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What are the sub judice cases that form part of INDIA Bloc’s memorandum to CJI Surya Kant?

CJI Surya Kant declined to meet INDIA bloc leaders as matters concerning alleged electoral irregularities are pending before the SC

Advay Vora

12th Oct 2026

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Delhi CEC Protests | Live Updates from the Supreme Court

On the extraordinary occasion of a march to the Supreme Court by the Leader of Opposition, we report between Court and the streets

SCO Team

12th Oct 2026

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Why the challenge to the Election Commissioners law must be heard by five judges

Whether the selection committee may have an executive majority is yet to be judicially settled.

V. Venkatesan

7th Oct 2026

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Monthly Review: September 2026

September may have passed in a blur, but the Supreme Court’s docket was firmly in motion

Debjani M

30th Sep 2026

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Split verdict, common order

All eyes are on the ECI but an aberration at the Supreme Court draws attention to larger bench references

Shalom Gauri

27th Sep 2026

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Monthly Review: May 2026

May saw the recommendation of five new judges and a closure on the year-long challenge against the Bihar SIR

Charu Sabharwal

5th Jun 2026

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Branching out

The petition challenging mode of ECI appointments is a critical opportunity for the Court to engage with fourth branch institutions

Advay Vora

11th May 2026

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Through courtrooms and constituencies

An urgent pre-counting hearing was the TMC’s final attempt at challenging the poll procedure in West Bengal.

Namrata Banerjee

3rd May 2026

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