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Whose power is it anyway?
Justice Nagarathna’s dissents in two recent Constitution Bench matters may suggest that achieving ‘federal balance’ is a delicate thing
28th Oct 2024
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Supreme Court strikes down rules perpetuating caste based segregation and discrimination in prisons | Judgement Summary
We summarise the 148 page landmark ruling that has directed amendments to prison manuals within three months
25th Oct 2024
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What is ‘temporal unreasonableness’ in constitutional law?
In a dissent in the Assam citizenship case, Justice Pardiwala proposed it as a ‘third prong’ to test the arbitrariness of a law. We explain.
23rd Oct 2024
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Supreme Court to decide states’ power to regulate industrial alcohol
The judgement is expected to settle the turf war between Union and states, with implications on revenue and public health regulation
22nd Oct 2024
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‘Judgement Thursday’ strikes again
Last week’s decision upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act marks the beginning of a series of rulings expected in the coming days
21st Oct 2024
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“Passing the baton”: D.Y. Chandrachud nominates Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India
If the nomination is accepted by the Union, Justice Khanna will serve as India’s 51st Chief Justice from 11 November 2024
17th Oct 2024
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Supreme Court to determine validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955
The decision will clarify whether citizenship granted to immigrants who entered from Bangladesh between January 1966 & March 1971 are valid
16th Oct 2024
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Kolkata rape and murder case | The NTF must complete its work within a reasonable time, says Supreme Court
The Court also received updates from the West Bengal government and directed it to detail how civic volunteers are hired within three weeks
15th Oct 2024