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SCO.LR | 2025 | Volume 5 | Issue 4

In this Issue of SCO.LR, we summarise five significant and unmissable judgements from 22 May to 31 May 2025

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analysis | desk brief

What’s in a name?

The Court’s rebranding of Vacation Benches is a response to public criticism. But the terms of the discourse need a fundamental shift

Court Data

6 out of 25 High Courts are not represented at the Supreme Court

The Collegium has made no recommendations from these High Courts since January 2018

Analysis

Three new judges take oath at the Supreme Court

The elevations of Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi and Chandurkar will bring representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts

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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