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Article 370: The decision in “Prem Nath Kaul” lies conveniently forgotten

A SC decision from 1968 has long justified Union executive creep in J&K. But what of the equal bench judgement that came a decade before it?

27th Sep 2023

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“What is your locus?” Optics, politics & frivolity in Public Interest Litigation

In recent years, PIL has become an extension of the political theatre while voices from the ground, stay silent still.

19th Sep 2023

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PIL PILs

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Political interests, personal agendas, bland orders: Have PILs strayed from their intended purpose?

There’s been an unprecedented increase in the number of petitions in recent years, but experts suggest that the SC is less PIL-friendly

15th Sep 2023

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The Bhima Koregaon Arrests: The Story So Far

Some of the accused activists have finally been granted bail. But charges have not been framed even five years after their arrests

13th Sep 2023

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EGI Editors Guild

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How can we be prosecuted for a report? Editors Guild asks Manipur Government at Supreme Court

Top Court extends protection to members of Editors Guild till 15 September 2023, when it will consider transfer of case to Delhi High Court

11th Sep 2023

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Supreme Court’s latest move towards Technology and Modernisation

The Supreme Court has seen a continuous stream of promising reforms under nine-months of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.

28th Aug 2023

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Bill

Analysis

Union Bill Seeks to Nullify Another Supreme Court Judgement

DESK BRIEF: New Bill proposes a three-member committee with two members of the ruling party to nominate members of the Election Commission.

12th Aug 2023

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Analysis

Supreme Court Sets up Oversight Mechanisms to Supervise Violence Mitigation in Manipur

The Court appointed a committee of retired High Court judges and an independent former IPS Officer to oversee multiple issues in Manipur

7th Aug 2023

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Court Data

Where are the Seven and Nine Judge Constitution Benches?

Constitution Benches assembled 55 times in the first half of 2023. None of them were seven and nine-judge Benches.

31st Jul 2023

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five-Judge Pendency

Court Data

Half-Yearly Five-Judge Constitution Bench Pendency | 2023

The Supreme Court heard and decided several five-Judge Constitution Bench cases this year, leading to a drop in the number of pending cases.

26th Jul 2023

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