Case Archive
In re: Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955
The Court monitored how the State Coordinator updated Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC), so as to ensure that the NRC was published as mandated by the Assam Accord of 15 August 1985.
Next Hearing: December 12, 2023
Last Updated: August 26, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Surya Kant J, M.M. Sundresh J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J
Mineral Area Development Authority v Steel Authority of India
In a 8:1 majority, a nine-judge Constitution Bench held that state government's can impose tax on mines and minerals. It observed that "royalty" is distinct from tax.
Last Updated: August 26, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Hrishikesh Roy J, A.S. Oka J, B.V. Nagarathna J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J, Ujjal Bhuyan J, S.C. Sharma J, A.G. Masih J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.
Next Hearing: August 21, 2024
Last Updated: August 21, 2024
Nature of private property
Pending
Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra
The Supreme Court will decide if private property can be considered “material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) of the Constitution
Next Hearing: April 23, 2024
Last Updated: May 29, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Hrishikesh Roy J, B.V. Nagarathna J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J, Rajesh Bindal J, S.C. Sharma J, A.G. Masih J
State of Uttar Pradesh v Lalta Prasad Vaish
The Supreme Court will decide if industrial alcohol falls within the exclusive jurisdiction a state government
Next Hearing: April 4, 2024
Last Updated: May 13, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Hrishikesh Roy J, A.S. Oka J, B.V. Nagarathna J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J, Ujjal Bhuyan J, S.C. Sharma J, A.G. Masih J
Sita Soren v Union of India
A seven-Judge Bench unanimously held that a lawmaker does not enjoy immunity under Articles 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution against bribery.
Last Updated: April 6, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, A.S. Bopanna J, M.M. Sundresh J, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J, P.V. Sanjay Kumar J, Manoj Misra J
The State of Tamil Nadu v Governor of Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court will hear petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government against the Tamil Nadu Governor's withholding of pending bills passed by the state legislature. This case concerns the obligations of the Governor under Article 200, which deals with the Governor's power to assent to Bills.
Next Hearing: December 8, 2023
Last Updated: March 22, 2024
Challenge to the IT Rules 2023
Pending
Kunal Kamra v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if a stay on the notification of a government fact check unit under the IT Rules, 2023 can be granted
Next Hearing: March 21, 2024
Last Updated: March 21, 2024
Association for Democratic Reforms v Union of India
The Supreme Court held that the Electoral Bond Scheme was unconstitutional for violating the right to information of voters.
Last Updated: March 21, 2024
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Sanjiv Khanna J, B.R. Gavai J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J
Citizenship Amendment Act
Pending
Indian Union Muslim League v Union of India
The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Next Hearing: March 19, 2024
Last Updated: March 19, 2024