Analysis

The Supreme Court addressed a plethora of possible threats to the freedom of speech and expression of the press this year.

The Supreme Court intervened to provide relief to citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, often by exercising their suo-moto powers.

Khanwilkar J dismissed the Maharashtra Government's petition seeking the Union Government's 2011 Socio Economic and Caste Census data.

CJI Ramana and Bopanna J cautioned against rampantly using PMLA to arrest individuals.

Today the Supreme Court begins its last week of hearings for the year, before closing for a 2 week long winter vacation on December 20th.

The Court's emphasis on data in the AIQ-NEET Case is consistent with their previous demands for data in reservations cases.

A curated set of ‘must reads’ surrounding the events of the Gujarat riots, the investigations that followed and their fallout.

Nageswar Rao J stated that states cannot let long drawn out bureaucratic processes come in the way of providing basic amenities to children.