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Kolkata rape and murder case | “Protest will not be at the cost of their duty,” Supreme Court directs doctors to return to work

The Court has also directed the CBI to file a fresh status report by 17 September clarifying the discrepancies pointed out by the Court

9th Sep 2024

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August

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Monthly Review: August 2024

Constitution Bench cases on affirmative action, mining taxes, arbitration and driving licences dominated the Court’s docket in August

6th Sep 2024

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suo moto

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‘Enlightened liberality’ and suo moto powers

It may be cynical to view the Supreme Court’s suo moto cognisance of the Kolkata rape and murder case merely as an optics game

25th Aug 2024

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doctors

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Kolkata rape and murder case | No coercive action against protesting doctors who return to work, says Supreme Court

The bench also reviewed the CBI’s status report and directed the National Task Force to factor in concerns of doctors and other stakeholders

22nd Aug 2024

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Supreme Court “pained” by High Court Judge’s “random, gratuitous and unnecessary” remarks

A five-judge special bench expunged the observations made against the top court by Justice Sehrawat of the Punjab and Haryana High Court

7th Aug 2024

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Special Bench

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Contradictory Orders of the Calcutta High Court: Special Bench of the Supreme Court stays proceedings

The Special Bench comprising five seniormost judges of the Supreme Court will assemble on 29 January 2024 to hear the case on merits

27th Jan 2024

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Supreme Court directs High Courts to register suo moto case for speedy disposal of criminal cases against legislators

A year ago, there were more than 5000 criminal cases pending across the country against current or former legislators

18th Nov 2023

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bail

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Many a slip between jail and bail?

The Supreme Court must take into account both structural and practical issues that cause delays at every stage of the bail process

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SCO Shorts: Zakia Jafri and the 2002 Gujarat Riots

The SC decision upholding the ‘clean chit’ given to the accused in the 2002 Gujarat Riots, ends Mrs. Zakia Jafri’s long legal battle.

30th Jun 2022

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Court Data

2020 Saw a Historic High of Suo Moto Cases at the SC

COVID-19 caused an unexampled surge in suo moto action taken by the Supreme Court, with 10 suo moto cases recorded in 2020.

17th Jun 2022

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SC Judgment Review 2021: Judicial Deference

In Rajeev Suri v Union of India, the SC adopted a deferential approach vis-à-vis the Executive regarding policy matters.

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SC’s Top Cases 2021: COVID Interventions

The Supreme Court intervened to provide relief to citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, often by exercising their suo-moto powers.

20th Dec 2021

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cases

Municipal Corporation of Bombay v Ankita Sinha

The Supreme Court held that the NGT has suo moto powers to execute its functions under the NGT Act, 2010.

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Bench:C.T. Ravikumar J, Hrishikesh Roy J, A.M. Khanwilkar J

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