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Who is a minority?
In the AMU hearings, respondents audaciously argued there were no minorities in colonial India. Will the Court consider it?
5th Feb 2024
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Supreme Court Review 2023
As 2023 ended, we at SCO thematically broke down what the Court said on key issues of the year
9th Jan 2024
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Supreme Court passes directions to secure places of worship in Manipur
Manipur Government to inform the Expert Committee on steps for securing vandalised places of worship.
16th Dec 2023
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SCO Weekly: Hijab Ban to be Heard One More Time
A 2-Judge Bench of the SC delivered a split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban, which means the case will be deliberated for a 3rd time!
16th Oct 2022
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SCO Weekly: The Battle of Arguments in the Hijab Ban Case
What arguments were made in the challenge to the Hijab Ban in Karnataka? What will the Judgement focus on?
24th Sep 2022
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SC Daily Update: Day 2 of Hijab Hearings, Onus Placed on State to Accommodate Religious Practices
Plea for the case to be heard by a larger Bench, as it involves constitutional questions about accommodations for religious practices.
7th Sep 2022
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Constitution Benches Settle on Five Cases to be Heard in September
The cases involve questions of Reservations, Remission, Taxation and Service Rules.
30th Aug 2022
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Gyanvapi Mosque: SC Says Shiv Lingam To Be Protected Without Restricting Muslims’ Rights
Justices Chandrachud and Narasimha, both previously involved in the Ayodhya Title Dispute, strive for 'balance' in the Gyanvapi mosque case.
17th May 2022
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Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute
Pending
Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Varanasi v Rakhi Singh
The SC will decide if the Varanasi Civil Court’s Order allowing a videographic survey into the origins of the Gyanvapi Mosque violates the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
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Ayodhya Title Dispute
Decided
M Siddiq v Mahant Suresh Das
The Court overturned the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment that divided the title to the Babri Masjid / Ram Janmabhoomi site. It awarded the title to the deity, Shri Ram Virajman.
MoreLast Updated: 20191212
Bench:Ranjan Gogoi CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Abdul Nazeer J, Ashok Bhushan J, S.A. Bobde CJI
Sabarimala Temple Entry
Decided
Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v State of Kerala
The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the Sabarimala Temple's custom of prohibiting women in their 'menstruating years' from entering.
MoreLast Updated: 20191114
Bench:Dipak Misra CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar J, Rohinton Nariman J, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Indu Malhotra J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether laws on succession and inheritance must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
MoreNext Hearing: February 20, 2023
Last Updated: 20210923
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J