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suo moto

Analysis

Special Benches and suo moto hearings

The sub-classification decision has dominated Supreme Court coverage but here’s a recap of other noteworthy developments in August so far

R. Sai Spandana

11th Aug 2024

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interim bail Arvind Kejriwal

Analysis

Kejriwal’s interim bail lays the ground for a ‘public interest’ argument in personal liberty cases

The Delhi CM’s release to participate in campaigning suggests that the operation of special laws must meet constitutional parameters.

Soutik Banerjee

11th May 2024

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interim bail

Analysis

Granting Kejriwal interim bail sends the message that the law treats politicians differently, ED argues

The Court observed that if interim bail is granted, Kejriwal should not perform official duties as Chief Minister

R. Sai Spandana

7th May 2024

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federalism

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: Federalism

In two Constitution Bench cases, the Court clarified centre-state relationships in an asymmetric federal structure

R. Sai Spandana and Tushar Kohli

8th Jan 2024

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Channel

Top 10 Judgements of the Supreme Court in 2023

2023 was an action-packed year for the Supreme Court. Here’s SCO’s review of the Top 10 judgements from 2023 and their fallout.

Gauri Kashyap and R. Sai Spandana

30th Dec 2023

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2023

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key judgements

2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout

SCO Team

27th Dec 2023

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Sisodia

Analysis

What does the Sisodia bail decision mean for civil liberties?

The top court’s decision to deny Manish Sisodia bail appears to fall short of its own concerns over personal liberty

Joyston D'Souza

1st Dec 2023

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Bill

Analysis

Union Bill Seeks to Nullify Another Supreme Court Judgement

DESK BRIEF: New Bill proposes a three-member committee with two members of the ruling party to nominate members of the Election Commission.

R. Sai Spandana

12th Aug 2023

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Control Over Delhi Administration, Ordinance

Analysis

The Delhi ‘Services’ Bill: How Does it Differ from the Union’s Ordinance?

SCO examines the major differences between key provisions of the Delhi Service Ordinance and the Delhi Service Bill.

Advay Vora and Sushovan Patnaik

11th Aug 2023

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Control Over Delhi Administration, Ordinance

Analysis

War Over Control of Delhi Resumes, Supreme Court Refers Case to 5-Judge Bench

The Supreme Court will decide if Parliament has the power to make laws for Delhi that effectively amend the Constitution under Art. 239AA.

Gauri Kashyap

23rd Jul 2023

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Murari

Analysis

Justice Krishna Murari: Notable Judgements and Cases

Justice Krishna Murari authored over 60 judgements in his 3.75-year tenure at the SC.

R. Sai Spandana

7th Jul 2023

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Channel

Union v Local Government: Battle for Delhi’s Governance

Who should have the power to govern Delhi? In this episode of SCO Explains, we dive into the clash over control, and try and understand why

cases

Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the constitutionality of the Union Government's Ordinance which granted control over 'services' in the NCT of Delhi to the Union.

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Next Hearing: July 20, 2023

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, Manoj Misra J

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Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India

The Supreme Court held that the Delhi government, and not the Union, has control over the civil servants and day-to-day administration of the NCT of Delhi.

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