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Analysis

When relief stops short of accountability

The Court has protected protesters and evidence, but postponed the independent mechanism that its own prima facie findings appear to require

V. Venkatesan

29th Jul 2026

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SC says allegations of police excess warrant independent probe

The Court directed preservation of CCTV footage and protesters’ data, and the release of detained minors.

Namrata Banerjee

28th Jul 2026

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“Agitation cannot justify police excess”: SC on student protest crackdown

The Court said allegations of police excess must be independently examined and suggested a uniform protocol for handling public protests.

Namrata Banerjee

27th Jul 2026

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SC’s Top Cases 2021: Farm Laws

The Farm Laws saga has left multiple questions to be answered by the Court, despite the laws being repealed.

Ajoy Karpuram

21st Dec 2021

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Analysis

Farm Laws Repealed – What Now for the ‘Right to Protest’?

DESK BRIEF: After the farm laws repeal, will the SC make it harder for protests to make a significant impact?

Ajoy Karpuram

24th Nov 2021

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The Farmers’ Protests and the Court: A Recap

The Union announced the repeal of the farm laws, but the SC has not decided on its constitutionality and the scope right to protest.

Gauri Kashyap

20th Nov 2021

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Recasting the Right to Protest: Shaheen Bagh to Lakhimpur Kheri

We discuss the Supreme Court's engagements with the farmers' right to protest in the context of the Heckler's Veto principle.

Ajoy Karpuram

18th Oct 2021

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Mukesh v State of Tripura

The petitioners withdrew the petition from the Supreme Court to approach the Tripura High Court in the case.

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Last Updated: 20211111

Bench:B.M. Trivedi J, Pankaj Mithal J

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Rakesh Vaishnav & Ors v Union of India & Ors.

The Court will decide if the three farm laws: Farmers (Empowerment & Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance & Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers Produce Trade & Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2020 and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 are constitutionally valid.

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Next Hearing:

Last Updated: 20211119

Bench:A.S. Bopanna J, V. Ramasubramanian J, S.A. Bobde CJI

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