Analysis

In 2021, the Supreme Court issued two important judgments on Statutory Tribunals.

The Supreme Court delivered key judgments on reservations for Persons with Disabilities and the Maratha community.

We discuss three judgments in which the Court defined the extent of the powers of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.

DESK BRIEF: In a year where Constitution Benches remained largely inactive, the Supreme Court expanded its jurisprudence on reservations.

We discuss two judgments where the Court engaged with bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

The Supreme Court and the Union Government reached an impasse over the subject of appointment and service conditions of tribunal members.

The Supreme Court focused on the data behind reservation policies and laid down conditions to justify reservations.

DESK BRIEF: The SC delivered key decisions on equality and privacy, further stepping in to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.