In cases concerning Union-state relations, the Court upheld states’ power to tax minerals, regulate alcohol & sub-classify SC/ST categories

The decision heralds a welcome shift in jurisprudence by giving states power to regulate the misuse of industrial spirits in potable liquor

The decision creates avenues for revenue in the post-GST era but also blurs the regulatory distinction between industrial & potable alcohol

Benches led by CJI Chandrachud are expected to deliver five judgements on matters of minority status, arbitration and public employment

Justice Nagarathna’s dissents in two recent Constitution Bench matters may suggest that achieving ‘federal balance’ is a delicate thing

Two cases, three lists and a turf war between the Centre and states

The Jain Hawala decision was meant to have freed agencies like CBI and ED from Union interference. The government keeps finding a backdoor

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

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s judgement, SCO caught up with the constitutional law expert on the past and present of the federal scheme

Prolonged appointments pending since July 2023 breached the timeline set by the Supreme Court for appointing judges

A Division Bench directed the Attorney General to engage in a “fruitful discussion” with the Union Government over pending recommendations

SCO examines the major differences between key provisions of the Delhi Service Ordinance and the Delhi Service Bill.