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Analysis

“What is your locus?” Optics, politics & frivolity in Public Interest Litigation

In recent years, PIL has become an extension of the political theatre while voices from the ground, stay silent still.

R. Sai Spandana

19th Sep 2023

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Channel

SCO Daily: SC Hears Two Cases on Right to Religion

Two Benches of the Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act and forced religious coversions.

Ayushi Saraogi and Ajoy Karpuram

15th Nov 2022

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Court Data

On an Average, the Court Receives over 25,000 PILs a Year

Over nine lakh PILs were filed in the Supreme Court between 1985-2020. The data indicates that the rate at which PILs are filed is rising.

Gauri Kashyap and Ayushi Saraogi

22nd Jul 2021

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Analysis

COVID Coverage: Screening and Treatment: May 27th 2020

PIL filed seeking access to affordable treatment in private hospitals

SCO Team

27th May 2020

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Analysis

New Roster: Who will hear PILs?

As per the Court Registrar's new work roster, PILs will no longer be heard only by the Chief Justice's bench.

SCObserver Team

13th Jul 2019

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75 Years of the Supreme Court