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Analysis

Sedition: A Hidden Contradiction

DESK BRIEF: The test for sedition contains both the 'clear and present danger' and 'bad tendency' tests from SCOTUS law.

16th Jul 2021

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Court Clarifies Application of S.6 of Hindu Succession Act, 1956

The Court held that the amendment to s 6 which treats daughters on par with sons would apply retrospectively.

12th Aug 2020

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cases

Kamal Anant Khopkar v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if s 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, discriminates against women.

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Next Hearing: August 17, 2022

Last Updated: 20220318

Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Surya Kant J, B.M. Trivedi J

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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide whether laws on succession and inheritance must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.

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Next Hearing: February 20, 2023

Last Updated: 20210923

Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J

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