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Benches

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Are Partial Court Working Days Benches different from Vacation Benches?

The new nomenclature for Vacation Benches has not changed the Supreme Court’s perception about its functioning during summer

V. Venkatesan

4th Jun 2025

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What’s in a name?

The Court’s rebranding of Vacation Benches is a response to public criticism. But the terms of the discourse need a fundamental shift

V. Venkatesan

2nd Jun 2025

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Supreme Court after the summer break: 2024

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Supreme Court after the summer break: 2024

Recapping the Supreme Court's first week back after its seven-week summer vacation.

R. Sai Spandana

17th Jul 2024

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Court

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Stories from the first day of a Supreme Court back from vacation

The CJI’s court was business as usual with housekeeping announcements, a “path breaking judgement”, and the NEET issue stealing the show

Advay Vora

9th Jul 2024

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The Supreme Court returns from summer vacation (2024)

After a first half of the year heavy with Constitution Bench activity, a rested court returns after a seven-week break. What can we expect?

Gauri Kashyap

7th Jul 2024

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Supreme Court looking ahead, vacation bench

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The Supreme Court returns

After heavy Constitution Bench activity in the first half of 2024, a rested court returns from a seven-week vacation. What can we expect?

Gauri Kashyap

7th Jul 2024

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Which Constitution Bench judgements can we expect in the second half of 2024?

Before the Chief retires, benches led by him must deliver verdicts in cases about citizenship, reservation, tax, minority status and more

R. Sai Spandana and Shubh Naik

5th Jul 2024

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The SC Returns: What Can We Expect from the Top Court?

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court is all set to reopen on Monday, and has key judgements, and important hearings on its docket.

Gauri Kashyap

1st Jul 2023

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Long SC Vacations: Wasteful or Crucial for Quality of Justice?

With 68,000+ cases pending at the SC, many criticise it for its 6-7 week summer vacation. This break, however, might be crucial for its work

Gauri Kashyap

22nd Jun 2023

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Supreme Court of India | Assessing Vacation

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Long SC Vacations: Wasteful or Crucial for Quality of Justice?

With 68,000+ cases pending at the SC, many criticise it for its 6-7 week summer vacation. This break, however, might be crucial for its work

Gauri Kashyap

10th Jun 2023

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Countdown to Vacation: What does the SC Have on its Docket?

DESK BRIEF: SCO lists key cases the SC is expected to hear over two weeks as its before its 40 day vacation this month.

Gauri Kashyap

8th May 2023

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Back From Vacation: What Awaits the Supreme Court?

DESK BRIEF: The SC returns to full functioning after six weeks of summer vacation.

Ayushi Saraogi and Gauri Kashyap

11th Jul 2022

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