Hearing Reports
Hearing Reports
Sabarimala Reference | Arguments Matrix
Our arguments matrix summarises the key contentions raised by parties over sixteen days of arguments.
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ECI Appointments Act, 2023 | Day 4: Bench considers reference to a larger bench
The petitioners argued that the matter does not require a Constitution Bench as previous judgements squarely cover the issue
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Sabarimala Reference | Day 16: Supreme Court reserves judgement
The CJI observed that Constitutional courts cannot surrender responsibility in religious freedom disputes.
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Sabarimala Reference | Day 15: Essential religious practices test faces challenges from both sides
The Bench observed that Article 25 protects the rights of “all” persons “equally and freely”, irrespective of religion.
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Sedition in abeyance, but not in limbo
The Court's clarification protects accused persons trapped by its 2022 freeze, but the constitutional question lingers
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Sabarimala Reference hearings: A search for doctrinal clarity
While parties were dissatisfied with the essential religious practices doctrine, there was little consensus on a suitable alternative
May 14, 2026
Sabarimala Reference | Day 16
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ECI Appointments Act, 2023 | Day 4
May 5, 2026
Challenge to Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 | Day 1
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Pending
Kantaru Rajeevaru v Indian Young Lawyers’ Association
A nine-judge Constitution Bench will decide the correctness of a 2018 judgement which held that barring the entry of women in the Sabarimala Temple was unconstitutional
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.
Citizenship Amendment Act
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Indian Union Muslim League v Union of India
The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
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The evolution of Supreme Court jurisprudence on the essential religious practices (ERP) doctrine over 19 cases
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If the seniority principle is followed, these eight Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2033
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The executive’s urgency in enhancing the strength comes two weeks before the Supreme Court begins its six-week long Partial Working Days
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Everything that happened at the Supreme Court over five days of hearings in the R.G. Kar rape and murder case
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Supreme Court’s latest order keeps stray dog issue on a short leash
The ‘institutional area’ carve-out shields campuses and transport hubs from returning stray dogs, reviving concerns about harshness