75 years of the Supreme Court

The SC as protagonist in a ‘crip’ story: some plaudits, some anxieties

In its 75 years, the SC has struggled to accommodate those disabled who don’t fit the pre-decided rubrics of the neo-liberal nation-state

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2024: Speaking green, acting grey on key environmental issues

While the Court strongly pushed for conservation in crucial environmental cases, it prioritised development projects in others

Court Data

Supreme Court Review 2024: A steady recovery in pendency after the pandemic years

83,000 pending cases is a large number but a high disposal rate points to a busy Court’s concerted efforts to tackle pendency

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2024: Balancing the interests of states in a federal structure

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

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2024: Democracy on trial in an election year

We revisit notable judgements and petitions that occupied the top court’s attention during election season

Plea for Marriage Equality

Decided

Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. v Union of India

The five-judge bench upheld the validity of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, and held that the right to marry is not a fundamental right for queer persons.

Constitutionality of Blood Donation Guidelines

Pending

Thangjam Santa Singh @Santa Khurai v. Union of India & Ors

The Supreme Court will decide if the guidelines imposing a permanent ban on transgender persons, men who have sex with men, and female sex workers from donating blood is constitutional. This case presents an opportunity for the Court to join the global departure from permanent bans based on gender and sexual orientation stereotypes.

Criminalisation of Triple Talaq

Pending

Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema v Union of India

The Court is hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.

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