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hindu marriage Supreme Court

Analysis

‘Song and dance’ about ‘wining and dining’

The facts of a case can get lost in screaming headlines and turf wars on social media, as they did for a Supreme Court case on marriage

12th May 2024

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Patanjali Baba Ramdev

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Patanjali Contempt Case: Blatant violations, expanded scope, repeated scoldings and the flip-flip on Rule 170

In the latest hearing, the Supreme Court directed the company to ensure its suspended products are taken off the shelves by 14 May

9th May 2024

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interim bail

Analysis

Granting Kejriwal interim bail sends the message that the law treats politicians differently, ED argues

The Court observed that if interim bail is granted, Kejriwal should not perform official duties as Chief Minister

7th May 2024

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spring

Analysis

2024 Spring Session Review

Compelling hearings and pleasantly surprising judgements in a quarter when the Supreme Court kicked off its 75th year celebrations

10th Apr 2024

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AMU

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Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status: Arguments

The Supreme Court reserved judgement in a case determining the minority institution status of Aligarh Muslim University

24th Feb 2024

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Fali Nariman

Analysis

Farewell Fali

A tribute to Fali Nariman, a commercial lawyer from Bombay who became one of India's finest constitutional law advocates

24th Feb 2024

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Adani

Analysis

More listing trouble in SC as Adani seeks review of electricity dispute through miscellaneous application; judgement reserved

In August 2020, the top court granted compensation to Adani Power but held that the Discom is not liable to pay the surcharge

31st Jan 2024

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Ayodhya

Analysis

History of the Ayodhya title dispute: A timeline

SCO tracks the evolution of the Ayodhya title dispute from 1528 to 2024

23rd Jan 2024

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Bhat

Analysis

The many legacies of Justice S. Ravindra Bhat

Civil rights champion, ‘black letter’ judge, the man who shook up Indian IP jurisprudence—who was the real Justice Bhat?

19th Jan 2024

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federalism

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: Federalism

In two Constitution Bench cases, the Court clarified centre-state relationships in an asymmetric federal structure

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8th Jan 2024

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bail

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Bail

In a year when the Court has been accused of not walking its talk, its bail decisions stand out as a stark instance of this trend

4th Jan 2024

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devices

Analysis

Constitutional principles go for a toss in the criminal law of search and seizure

Seizing electronic devices in the absence of proportionality checks violates the right against self-incrimination

13th Dec 2023

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