Case Archive
Re-promulgation of Ordinances
Decided
Krishna Kumar Singh v State of Bihar
A 7-judge Constitution bench has held that unfettered re-promulgation of ordinances is not permissible by the Constitution.
Last Updated: October 28, 2024
Bench:Tirath Singh Thakur CJI, M.B. Lokur J, S.A. Bobde CJI, A. K. Goel J, U.U. Lalit CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, L.N. Rao J
Fundamental Right to Privacy
Decided
Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that a fundamental right to privacy is guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
Last Updated: October 28, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Abdul Nazeer J, Rohinton Nariman J, S.K. Kaul J, J.S. Khehar CJI, S.A. Bobde CJI, Jasti Chelameswar J, Abhay Sapre J, A.K. Sikri J
Aadhaar Review
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Beghar Foundation v Justice K.S. Puttuswamy (Ret'd)
The Supreme Court dismissed a set of review petitions challenging the Court’s 2018 Aadhaar judgment where the Court upheld the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. Justice Chandrachud dissented.
Last Updated: May 31, 2023
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar J, Ashok Bhushan J, S.A. Bobde CJI, Abdul Nazeer J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if uniform grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony irrespective of religion or gender need to be framed. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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Last Updated: November 28, 2022
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether the laws on adoption and guardianship must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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Last Updated: November 28, 2022
Ayodhya Title Dispute
Decided
M Siddiq v Mahant Suresh Das
The Court overturned the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment that divided the title to the Babri Masjid / Ram Janmabhoomi site. It awarded the title to the deity, Shri Ram Virajman.
Last Updated: May 26, 2022
Bench:Ranjan Gogoi CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Abdul Nazeer J, Ashok Bhushan J, S.A. Bobde CJI
Electoral Appeals Case
Decided
Abhiram Singh v C. D. Commachen
The 7-judge bench held that appealing to the ascriptive identities of any candidate and that of the voters constitutes a ‘corrupt practice’ under Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Last Updated: March 9, 2022
Bench:L.N. Rao J, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, U.U. Lalit CJI, M.B. Lokur J, Tirath Singh Thakur CJI, S.A. Bobde CJI
Swati Bidhan Baruah v Union of India
The Supreme Court is deciding whether the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 violates fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 16, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.
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Last Updated: February 7, 2022
Elevation of Justice Kureshi
Decided
Gujarat High Court Advocates Association v Union of India
The Court did not hold that the Union Government’s delay in considering the appointment of Justice Kureshi as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court was unconstitutional.
Last Updated: December 24, 2021
Bench:Ranjan Gogoi CJI, S.A. Bobde CJI
Constitutionality of Farm Laws
Pending
Rakesh Vaishnav & Ors v Union of India & Ors.
The Court will decide if the three farm laws: Farmers (Empowerment & Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance & Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers Produce Trade & Commerce (Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2020 and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 are constitutionally valid.
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Last Updated: December 17, 2021