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Average tenure of Chief Justice expected to drop over next decade
Observers have pointed out that appointing the senior most judge as the CJI has resulted in a “revolving door” which affects stability
2nd May 2024
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Supreme Court hears challenge against appointment of 68 judicial officers in Gujarat
Petitioners argue that the Gujarat High Court favoured the seniority of judicial officers, and not their merits
8th Apr 2024
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Reasoning against the clock
Holding account of the pace of constituting Constitution Benches
8th Apr 2024
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Monthly Review: January 2024
In January, the Supreme Court had a Constitution Bench hearing, delivered a judgement in the Bilkis Bano remission case, & appointed a judge
12th Feb 2024
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Listing dates for upcoming seven and nine-judge bench cases
The Court is expected to hear all seven and nine-judge matters in the first quarter of 2024.
25th Oct 2023
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The life and times of a constitutional court
As the Supreme Court gradually reignites Constitution Bench activity, we invite you to go through our previous coverage on the issue
30th Sep 2023
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Towards Technology and Modernisation: Ambitious Reforms at the Supreme Court
DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court has seen a continuous stream of promising reforms within nine-months under Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
19th Aug 2023
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Supreme Court handbook on gender stereotypes: Progressive, but will the law catch up?
A new publication from the apex court acknowledges that ‘stereotypical language’ reinforces ideas contrary to constitutional ethos
19th Aug 2023
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Supreme Court Sets up Oversight Mechanisms to Supervise Violence Mitigation in Manipur
The Court appointed a committee of retired High Court judges and an independent former IPS Officer to oversee multiple issues in Manipur
7th Aug 2023
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Supreme Court Rebukes Manipur Police Over Flawed Investigation
The Supreme Court directed the Manipur government to give a detailed breakdown of 6,523 FIRs filed in the violence.
2nd Aug 2023
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Article 370 of the Constitution: A Timeline
SCO tracks the evolution of Article 370 from 1947.
31st Jul 2023
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SC Announces New 5-Judge Constitution Bench
This Constitution Bench will hear 4 cases from July 12th, 13th 2023 on appointment to public services, Arbitration and Motor Vehicles Act.
26th Jun 2023
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