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Is Integrity Essential for Judicial Appointments?

Integrity appears the second highest number of times as a criterion mentioned in collegium resolutions, but only twice for specific judges.

28th Sep 2021

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Religious, Caste and Gender Diversity: A Factor for SC Judges?

What are the criteria for appointing SC judges? Recent collegium resolutions have been taking a need for 'due representation' into account.

28th Sep 2021

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Collegium’s 13 Resolutions Recommending SC Judges

Collegium has released thirteen resolutions regarding Supreme Court judges' appointments since October 2017.

25th Sep 2021

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Analysis

How Do We Appoint Supreme Court Judges?

The judiciary appoints its own judges - a common source of conflict with the executive. But what does the process entail?

28th Aug 2021

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Analysis

A Profile of the Supreme Court: Gender, Regional and Religious Diversity

The Supreme Court bench has the highest number of women ever, maximum judges from the Bombay and Delhi High Courts and mostly Hindu judges.

28th Aug 2021

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Analysis

J. Bhushan’s 11 Key Judgments on Reservation, Privacy, Religious Rights

Bhushan J's opinions have left an impact on reservation law, while he dealt with multiple COVID relief cases and Ayodhya disputes.

3rd Jul 2021

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The Average Tenure of an SC Justice has Increased by 282 Days

Over the last 21 years, the average tenure of Supreme Court judges has increased by 282 days.

30th Jun 2021

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Analysis

Suo Moto Powers in Writ Jurisdictions: A South Asian Innovation?

The Indian Courts seem to have pioneered the use of suo moto powers, inspiring other South Asian Courts, including Pakistan and Bangladesh.

29th Jun 2021

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Only One High Court Has a Woman Chief Justice

Out of 25, only one High Court has a woman Chief Justice as of 1st June, 2021.

28th Jun 2021

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Average Tenure of Judges elevated from the Bar is 6.04 years

The average tenure of a Supreme Court Judge elevated from the Bar is 6 years and 14 days.

26th Jun 2021

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Analysis

COVID Coverage: Board Exams – May 28th 2021

Petition filed seeking cancellation of Class 12 CBSE and ICSE board examinations considering the concerns posed by the pandemic

28th May 2021

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Indore Development Authority v Manoharlal

The Court clarified the correct interpretation of Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act. Among other things, it held that land acquisition proceedings cannot lapse merely because the State could not deposit compensation in a landowner's account.

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