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This is no joke
The conditions imposed by the Supreme Court on Ranveer Allahbadia are disproportionate and could further shrink the space for free speech
23rd Feb 2025

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Can the Lokpal probe complaints against High Court judges?
The top court stayed a Lokpal Order which held that judges of HCs established by Acts of Parliament could be investigated by the Lokpal
21st Feb 2025

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Supreme Court slams YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia for ‘obscene’ remarks, grants interim protection
As outrage over Allahbadia's remarks spiralled, the top court described his statements as “disgusting”, “filthy”, and “insulting.”
18th Feb 2025

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Sikkim lottery distributors win service tax case in Supreme Court
The verdict cements states’ control over lottery taxation, closing a long saga of the Union trying to impose service tax on distributors
17th Feb 2025

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Can courts vary an arbitral award?
The first Constitution Bench of CJI Khanna’s tenure will look into the definition of “modification” in the context of arbitral awards
16th Feb 2025

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Members of the Supreme Court Collegium as of February 2025
With Justice Hrishikesh Roy’s retirement, the composition of the Supreme Court Collegium has changed
13th Feb 2025

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Justice Yadav ‘hate speech’ case: An acid test for the Supreme Court
Given the high stakes of impeachment, the Court evolved its own inquiry process in the 1990s. How will it play out in Justice Yadav’s case?
12th Feb 2025

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Calling for reinforcements
A recent order on ad hoc judges in HCs presents an opportunity to look at the history of the temporary judge provision in the Constitution
9th Feb 2025