Analysis | Desk Brief

NJAC or JSAB?

The conversation after the cash discovery at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence seems focussed on appointment, not accountability

Analysis

Can the CJI direct withholding of work before completion of an in-house inquiry?

The answer lies in a 2014 Supreme Court case where the complainant challenged a two-judge probe committee set up by the CJ of the MP HC

Analysis

SC considers reforms in Senior Advocate designation process

After two days of hearings, the top court reserved judgement in the case to decide if the process needs fine-tuning or a complete overhaul

Book Excerpt

Does the Constitution protect the autonomy of ‘fourth branch’ institutions?

In this excerpt from his recent book, Gautam Bhatia argues that the Constitution facilitates executive control over bodies like the ECI

Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

Pending

Madras Bar Association v Union of India

The Court will decide whether the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 is unconstitutional for re-enacting provisions that were struck down in Madras Bar Association v Union of India (2021) for violating the independence of the judiciary.

Pendency of bills before the Governor of Kerala

Pending

State of Kerala v Governor for State of Kerala

The Supreme Court will hear petitions from the Kerala government against the Governor of Kerala withholding assent on pending bills. This case concerns the obligations of the Governor under Article 200, which deals with the Governor's power to assent to Bills.

Discrimination in Prisons

Pending

In re: Discrimination inside prisons in India

The Court is monitoring steps taken by the Union and state governments to address caste, gender and disability-based discrimination in Indian prisons.

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