Analysis

Justices Chandrachud and Narasimha, both previously involved in the Ayodhya Title Dispute, strive for 'balance' in the Gyanvapi mosque case.

DESK BRIEF: The NCT case referral marks the first whiff of substantial Constitution Bench activity during the CJI’s tenure.

Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code,1860, is a colonial provision criminalising attempts to ‘excite disaffection’ towards the government.

DESK BRIEF: The intended impact of the SC's relatively ambiguous Order remains unclear. 

DESK BRIEF: Long-standing critiques of the Collegium's lack of transparency are reflected in recent elevations.

With Justice Saran's term ending on May 10th, the SC enters a long season of judicial retirements. SCO reviews his tenure in numbers.

The Delhi HC stated that the bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam shall be heard on the 19th, 20th, 23rd and 26th of May.

With elections pending in nearly 2,500 local bodies, SC raps Maharashtra for abdicating its constitutional duty again.