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Supreme Court’s Special Lok Adalat resolves 1712 cases over three days
SAMADHAN began in April as a pre-settlement exercise; 3285 cases were listed during the Special Lok Adalat and 240.94 crores was disbursed
25th Aug 2026
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The albatross changes necks: what the ‘industry’ verdict leaves to the new Labour Code
The nine-judge 'industry' verdict settles pending cases, disclaims the new Code, leaves the rest open.
25th Aug 2026
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SC to hear plea challenging composition of Jantar Mantar protest inquiry committee
Petitioners flagged a “common concern” over the committee as SG Mehta described the application “very mischievous”
25th Aug 2026
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New tribunal law raises more questions than answers
The Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026 paves the way for yet another round of litigation
25th Aug 2026
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SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 8 | Issue 4
In this issue, we shortlist five important judgements from 17 August to 21 August 2026
24th Aug 2026
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Speaking out
The NALSAR row shows how judicial outreach increasingly invites dialogue, dissent and demands for transparency
23rd Aug 2026
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Justice Sanjay Karol’s notable judgements
From proportionality in criminal sentencing to nationwide directives, Justice Karol leaves a legacy of firm and precise adjudication
21st Aug 2026
From the editor's desk
The differential levels of scrutiny the Court applies to studies on caste vis-a-vis economic backwardness may have deep and abiding implications for how affirmative action policies are crafted in the future, and is especially prescient in a situation where challenges to EWS reservations remain pending.
The Mandal and Sinho Commissions: A Study in Contrasts
Studies examining caste-based backwardness have a higher bar to pass than those studying backwardness within the ‘general category'.
SCO Team
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Analysis
Can the Supreme Court Provide Reservations for Orphans?
With the petition seeking orphans to be identified as a backward class, are we moving away from a caste centric definition of backwardness.
8th Jun 2021
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Part I—The Mandal and Sinho Commissions: A Study in Contrasts
There is a marked difference in the methodology employed by the Mandal and Major Sinho Commissions in studying backwardness.
11th Jan 2022
Analysis
SC Offers Hope for OBC Reservations in Maharashtra Municipal Elections
The Maharashtra government was directed to submit data justifying its OBC reservation policy to the State Commission for Backward Castes.
20th Jan 2022
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Medical Students Relieved as SC Issues Order in PG NEET Case
DESK BRIEF: The SC issued an Order allowing the Union to immediately commence counselling for admissions to postgraduate medical programmes.
8th Jan 2022
