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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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Poulomi Pavini Shukla v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 2 of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 violates equality and liberty under Articles 14, 15 and 21.
MoreNext Hearing: September 9, 2026
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Kamal Anant Khopkar v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, discriminates against women.
MoreNext Hearing: November 6, 2024
Last Updated: 20220318
Bench:B.V. Nagarathna J, Pankaj Mithal J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court refused to entertain petitions under Article 32 which sought that the laws on succession and inheritance be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved.
MoreLast Updated: 20210923
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J