Analysis

Parties agree before SC to support safe release of ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka

The Supreme Court refrained from laying down guidelines or imposing costs on those stalling the release of the movie

SCO.LR

SCO.LR | 2025 | Volume 6 | Issue 2

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we summarise five significant and unmissable judgements from 1 June to 15 June 2025

analysis | desk brief

A revenue ‘stream’ for states

A recent Supreme Court judgement upheld an added financial burden imposed by states on DTH providers through an “entertainment tax”

2025 Summer Session Review of the Supreme Court of India

Analysis

2025 Summer Session Review of the Supreme Court of India

With Justice BR Gavai taking over as Chief Justice of India and three new appointments, the top court has new faces on the bench this summer

Constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Pending

In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.

Challenges to the Appointment of Election Commissioners Act, 2023

Pending

Jaya Thakur v Union of India

The Supreme Court will decide if the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023 is contrary to the Constitution Bench decision in Anoop Baranwal (2023). The Act sets up a committee to nominate members to the ECI.

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.

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