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Yasmeen Zuber's petition for entry to mosques for Muslim Women diverges from Sabarimala in key areas.

Court grants clearance to Central Vista redevelopment project and construction of new parliament building.

On August 11th, the Court held that there was no case of contempt for the Special Committee to take a decision regarding internet in J&K.

Listen to part two of the SC Observer's conversation with Professor Tarunabh Khaitan

Listen to the SC Observer's conversation with Professor Tarunabh Khaitan

Article 131 provides for the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and has a rich constitutional history.

Contrary to predictions, the Supreme Court has returned to hearing Constitution Bench matters.

DESK BRIEF: After a five-month COVID induced hiatus, the Supreme Court returns to the Maratha Reservation case.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi files application before Supreme Court urging the Court to revisit the issue of custodial violence in India.

The Court has limited the scope of its order mandating free COVID testing. Here are three must reads.

State Government direction to stop issuing certificates to economically weaker sections reignites debate around economic reservation.

The Supreme Court's Monsoon Session is coming up. Here are some key cases and notable developments to look out for.

DESK BRIEF: Since mid-March, the Court has been responding to the COVID-19 crisis. But its approach was far from consistent.

COVID-19 deeply impacted how the Court functioned. Which cases did the Court still hear, and how did technology change how they were heard?

COVID-19 deeply impacted how the Court functioned. Which cases did the Court still hear, and how did technology change how they were heard?

DESK BRIEF: Should the Supreme Court intervene when the Union government has allegedly failed to perform its constitutional duties?

Three must-reads that examine the migrant labourers' issues and the Court's response

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court has yet to decide if MLAs can claim immunity after taking bribes to vote in Rajya Sabha elections.

The Union is lifting lockdown restrictions and the Supreme Court is opening up. These are the key cases to watch for.

Various provisions of the FCRA Act have been challenged as violative of Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.

High Court rules against MLA Sita Soren holding that she did not have immunity from prosecution under Article 105(2) of the Constitution.

DESK BRIEF: A PIL contends that private hospitals shouldn't profit from COVID-19 treatment. Precedent suggests that it may succeed.

The Court's power to review the legislative wisdom and findings of expert committees is limited

Three must-reads on the Supreme Court's judgment in Anuradha Bhasin

Unions in Assam fear that CAA poses a threat to Assamese identity and contend that it conflicts with Assam Accord, 1985.

The Maratha Reservation case offers yet another opportunity for the Court to lay down the law relating to SEBC reservations

Sameena Begum's petition challenging customs like polygamy responds to arguments in the Constituent Assembly and the Supreme Court

Petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging certain Muslim personal laws as contrary to the right to equality and dignity.

Constitutionality of polygamy and nikah halala challenged before the Supreme Court.

DESK BRIEF: Over three months after its decision, the Supreme Court's nine-judge referral bench in Sabarimala publishes its reasons

After the Sabarimala judgment various petitions were filed demanding entry into mosques for Muslim women.

The Supreme Court has announced that specific matters related to transfers of cases and bail will be heard by a single judge bench.

Court holds that the suspension of internet services cannot be indefinite and must be proportionate.

Tracing the history of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

The Indian Union Muslim League relied on recent decisions of the Supreme Court to challenge the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

DESK BRIEF: COVID-19 has dominated the headlines. But unrelatedly, the Court has delivered two important fundamental rights judgments

The Supreme Court has been hearing petitions against the CAA. Here are some of the major arguments made by the major petitioners.

Certain requests for information under the RTI Act can be exempted from disclosure.

In April, the Supreme Court decided to hear more types of matters and delivered judgments in cases about ST reservations, and NEET

Court overrules decision of Andhra Pradesh High Court providing 100% reservation to teachers belonging to Scheduled Tribes.

DESK BRIEF: In a gradual move towards re-opening, the Supreme Court announced it will begin to hear more types of matters.

DESK REPORT: Despite the E-Committee's efforts, most litigants still physically file submissions. COVID-19 could quicken e-filing adoption.

The Supreme Court's approval of video conferencing has become a necessity with COVID-19. Will it persist and be institutionalized?

DESK BRIEF: The COVID-19 outbreak is having a serious impact on high profile Supreme Court cases expected to be heard in March and April

The Supreme Court has issued guidelines under Article 142 for implementing video conferencing and other measures

DESK BRIEF: How does the Supreme Court's response to the pandemic stack up against other countries' apex courts?

In March, the COVID-19 outbreak had an extraordinary impact on all institutions, including the Supreme Court

DESK BRIEF: The COVID-19 outbreak has limited the number of matters the Court hears, while proactively exercising its suo moto powers

A review of the top 5 landmark judgments of the Supreme Court, delivered in 2020.

DESK BRIEF: The Union of India files a response in the CAA case, claiming that the CAA is subjected only to limited (if any) judicial review

DESK BRIEF: Bench led by Arun Mishra J applies doctrine of precedent to adjudicate matters related to land acquisition.

The President has nominated former Chief Justice Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha

DESK BRIEF: In the first two months of 2020, the Supreme Court has prioritized the Sabarimala Review, which saw few substantive developments

DESK BRIEF: On March 4th, a three-judge bench held that citizens could not file RTI requests to obtain copies of pleadings.

DESK BRIEF: The five-judge Article 370 bench has ruled out referring the case to a larger bench.

In February, the Supreme Court passed orders in the Sabarimala Referral and refused to grant interim relief in Maratha Reservations

Court reminds political parties of their duty to comply with directions intended to publicise criminal antecedents of electoral candidates.

Five articles that offer a substantive analysis of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.

The primary themes in the ten most important cases that shaped India in 2019 seemed to revolve around democracy, citizenship and religion.

Disputed title in Ayodhya case awarded to Shri Ram deity.

Court to hear constitutional questions surrounding review of Sabarimala judgment.

Petitions challenging Part XIV of the Finance Act, 2017 as violative of the basic structure of the Constitution.

Petition filed before Supreme Court challenging procedure followed by Foreign Tribunals.

Supreme Court passes interim order directing all political parties to submit details of electoral bonds received.

Petition before Supreme Court to direct the Election Commission of India to verify a higher number of VVPAT slips.

Concerns that the right to information regarding collegium decisions and personal assets of judges may infringe upon judicial independence.

Request for recusal of Arun Mishra J refused in land acquisition case.

DESK BRIEF: A nine-judge bench hearing constitutional questions on religion faces challenges to its jurisdiction

In January, the Court heard the Sabarimala referral, as well as the Article 370 and CAA matters.

DESK BRIEF: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has reserved order on whether the Article 370 case will be referred to a larger bench

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court is hearing important constitutional questions at full swing since reopening after the winter vacation

DESK BRIEF: A nine-judge Referral Bench has ruled that the Court can refer questions to a larger bench in a review petition.

DESK BRIEF: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing fundamental constitutional questions on religion on Monday

DESK BRIEF: Chief Justice Bobde faces the resolution of a large number of important issues before his retirement in April 2021

Office of the Chief Justice opened up to Right to Information Act, 2005.

DESK BRIEF: The issues in the Azam Khan case are central to the fundamental rights to free speech, life, and personal liberty.

DESK BRIEF: The end of Chief Justice Gogoi's term has produced five key judgments. Did they resolve their underlying disputes?

DESK BRIEF: Only time will tell if the expansive reliefs in the Ayodhya case have opened up a floodgate of similar litigation.

Chief Justice Gogoi's term will end with five highly-consequential judgments

DESK BRIEF: The outcome of the hearings has implications beyond the issue of recusal or the interpretation of the Land Acquisition Act.

DESK BRIEF: The last 6 weeks saw arguments in the Ayodhya title dispute, Article 370, and the legality of the SC/ST Act Amendment

The Bench is likely to deliver its judgment by mid-November, before Chief Justice Gogoi retires on November 17th.

DESK BRIEF: The order had imposed restrictions on the police's power to register FIRs and make arrests for offenses under the SC/ST Act.

Last week, the counsels for the Sunni Waqf Board concluded their responses.

Permanent five-judge Constitution Bench to be constituted to hear all constitutional matters.

DESK BRIEF: The Court has so far adopted a policy of non-intervention and refused to issue any substantive orders

As hearings in the Ayodhya dispute enter the final stretch, the Supreme Court’s role as a conventional appellate court will be tested

On September 17th 2019, the constitutional challenge was tagged with the review petition. Final arguments commence next week.

DESK BRIEF: The strategy of the parties is to focus on adjudicating Ayodhya as a property dispute rather than on core constitutional values

The Justice Kureshi process highlights the need to settle the new Memorandum of Procedure for Appointment and Transfer

DESK BRIEF: After eight years of relative neglect, a constitutional challenge to the Forest Rights Act has acquired a new form.

Judicial Transfers without consent of judges demonstrates tussle between the executive and judiciary.

In Week 5, Sr. Adv. Rajeev Dhavan argued for the Sunni Waqf Board, primarily focusing on disputing claims made by the Nirmohi Akhara

DESK BRIEF: Recent scholarship suggests that constitution benches have a major impact on the speed at which the Court disposes of cases

DESK BRIEF: In September, the Supreme Court will continue hearing arguments in the Ayodhya dispute and the NRC case.

DESK BRIEF: In the Ayodhya dispute, the court will break new ground on the extent to which historical and religious materials are admissible

DESK BRIEF: Will the 31 August NRC list, produced under a legal cloud, still have legal authority?

Justice Kureshi's elevation dispute remains undecided. Will it affect the bargaining between the Union and the Court on other appointments?

DESK BRIEF: On August 23rd, a two-judge bench of the Court directed the Union to respond to challenges against criminalising Triple Talaq

DESK BRIEF: The last week at the Supreme Court saw arguments ranging from social media to historical materials in the 12th century

In week 2 of the Ayodhya hearings, the Court exclusively heard Senior Advocate Vaidyanathan, who argued Lord Ram's suit

In the Ayodhya case, the Supreme Court must come to terms with various legal incarnations of the divine. 

In Week 1 of the Ayodhya hearings, the Court heard submissions from Senior Advocates Jain and Parassaran on behalf of NA and Lord Ram

DESK BRIEF: A number of cases currently pending before the Court deal with issues central to Indian identity

DESK BRIEF: In order to meet the 31st August deadline for the Assam NRC, the Court must settle three unanswered questions.

DESK BRIEF: Will the court affirm Damnoo, or revise it taking into account the effacement of Article 370? The case is yet to be listed.

On August 5th, Article 370 of the Constitution was abrogated vide a Presidential Order, revoking the special status of Jammu & Kashmir.

DESK BRIEF: The Ayodhya case revolves around competing claims from the Nirmohi Akhara, the Hindu Mahasabha, and the Sunni Waqf Board

DESK BRIEF: On July 31st, Chief Justice Gogoi tagged the Unnao rape to the POCSO case.

Petition to either strike down the 103rd Constitutional Amendment or make it subject to the 50% ceiling laid down in Indra Sawhney.

DESK BRIEF: The Justice Kureshi appointment dispute is the most significant executive assertion over judicial appointments since the NJAC

DESK BRIEF: A three-judge bench will likely hear the Rohingya case next in mid-August

The central predicament of the case appears to be harmonizing the rights of forest dwellers with concerns of environmental conservation.

DESK BRIEF: On July 24th, the Court will explore other remedies to better balance the rights of forest dwellers with conservation

This week, the Supreme Court will hear two important cases regarding the mass displacement of people.

The first in an annual series that aims to collate, analyze and present a quantitative data overview of the work of the SC

We outline the key cases to watch in the Supreme Court's new term.

The Supreme Court re-opens on July 1st, after its summer vacation. We thematically outline key cases that may see developments.

The CJI has written to the PM seeking constitutional amendments increasing the Court's strength and raising the HC judge retirement age.

A look at the Supreme Court's week ahead

The Aadhaar Bill which allows individuals to voluntarily use their Aadhaar number as identification with banks and telecom companies.

The Collegium system will be tested again with scheduled retirements in 2019 and 2020.

Five must reads on the In-House Committee's clean chit to Chief Justice Gogoi, who was been accused of sexual harassment in April

Four must reads on the Supreme Court order to increase the number of VVPAT paper slips that the Election Commission physically verifies

The Supreme Court's annual summer vacation is about to begin. Here are the constituted vacation benches, which will hear only urgent cases.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court's Collegium issued 2 resolutions, recommending four judges for elevation to the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is hearing the electoral bonds case. Here are the positions of the parties.

In this worksheet, students are tasked with understanding the Rafale Deal as a Supreme Court case.

This worksheet tasks students with understanding how the Supreme Court balances reservation in promotion with equality and efficiency.

DESK BRIEF: In his final week before he retires on November 17th, Chief Justice Gogoi will deliver some of his most pivotal judgments.

“Rights in Review″ is the Centre for Law and Policy Research's annual review of key Supreme Court judgements.

This worksheet supplements the Government Unit in the Social and Political Life – 1 Textbook.

This multiple-choice quiz introduces Grade 6 NCERT students to the Supreme Court of India and how it thinks about diversity.

The SCO Workshops aim to engage students with key constitutional values through the careful analysis of Supreme Court cases

A worksheet for students to engage with the Supreme Court's judgment in Navtoj Singh Johar which read down Section 377 of the IPC

A worksheet for students to engage with the Supreme Court judgment in the Sabarimala case

The SCO Worksheets allow teachers to critically engage students with key constitutional questions which come before the Supreme Court

This week, the Supreme Court will hear the the Sabarimala Review Petitions and welcome two new Justices,

Centre for Research and Planning, an "in-house think tank" has been established by Ranjan Gogoi CJI.

In October, CJI Gogoi has prioritized administrative efficiency and filling judicial vacancies

The Court is hearing the Ayodhya Title Dispute, the CBI Controversy, the Rafale Deal, the Assam Accord (NRC), Bhima Koregaon, amongst others

The Faruqui case appears to have introduced a "particular significance" test for determining whether a feature of a religion is essential.

Supreme Court Observer reviews the monsoon session of the Supreme Court, identifies key trends, and revisits important judgments

This week, the Supreme Court continues to be directed by CJI Gogoi's focus on administrative efficiency.

CJI Gogoi has signalled that his main aim is to improve the administrative efficiency of the judiciary.

What lies ahead this week in the Supreme Court?

What lies ahead this week in the Supreme Court?

What lies ahead this week in the Supreme Court?

In August, the Court reserved judgment in casers on adultery law, reservation in promotion and the criminalisation of politics.

This week, Chief Justice Dipak Misra is predicted to pass judgments in at least ten historic judgments

During her tenure, Banumati J has authored several notable judgments including in the Nirbhaya rape case and in P Chidambaram's bail hearing