Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
Who can tax?: A summary ‘extraction’ of the Mineral Royalty case
A nine-judge bench heard arguments on the turf war between the Union and states. Mining companies also had their say. Here’s a summary
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Nature of Private Property | Arguments Matrix
SCO breaks down the key arguments in a case where Mumbai-based landlords challenged the state government’s takeover of their property
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Regulating Industrial Alcohol: Arguments Matrix
In April 2024, a nine-judge Bench heard arguments on whether the Union or state governments had the power to regulate industrial alcohol
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VVPAT Verification | Judgement Summary
A Division Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously rejected the plea seeking 100 percent vote verification using VVPATs
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Analysis
After the break
The Court’s first week back saw a number of decisions including interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal, a review petition and Collegium activity
Analysis
SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal in ED case; refers question of legality of arrest to a larger bench
Bench said that the question of the 'need and necessity of arrest' is open even as the Delhi CM will have to stay in jail in the CBI case
May 1, 2024
Nature of private property | Day 5
May 8, 2024
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State | Day 9
Jul 30, 2024
Appointment of Arbitrators by ineligible persons | Day 1
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Pending
Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court will decide if private property can be considered “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Constitution
Freebies in Electoral Democracy and Welfare State
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.
Appointment of Arbitrators by Ineligible Persons
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Central Organisation For Railway Electrification v ECL-SPIC-SMO-MCML (JV), JSW Steel Limited v South Western Railway
The Supreme Court will decide if a person who is ineligible to be an arbitrator can nominate another person to be an arbitrator.
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Did Dr Ambedkar Want to Burn the Constitution?
A chapter in a recent book looks at the context of a statement often quoted by proponents of a new Constitution. Here’s a brief excerpt.
Anurag Bhaskar
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2024 Summer Session Review
Nine-judge cases, a welcome check on the ED’s powers, a questionable arbitration order—it was action-packed summer at the top court
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Analysis
Paper leak in NEET UG 2024 is an undisputed fact, says Supreme Court; directs NTA to disclose exam details by 10 July
The Bench will decide if a retest of the NEET UG 2024 is essential based on the NTA’s report
Analysis
Next 8 Chief Justices of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
Analysis
2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key judgements
2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout
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Next 8 CJIs of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.