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Leena Gita Reghunath
Leena Gita Reghunath is the editor-in-chief at the Supreme Court Observer.
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75 Years of the Supreme Court
Celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court
In the 75th year of the Supreme Court, we are introducing a special series showcasing the institution through a cultural and critical lens
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Analysis
‘Song and dance’ about ‘wining and dining’
The facts of a case can get lost in screaming headlines and turf wars on social media, as they did for a Supreme Court case on marriage
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Analysis
A Trial for Institutional Sanctity
The Court made many right noises during the VVPAT hearing, they were missing in its judgement.
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Analysis
2024 Spring Session Review
Compelling hearings and pleasantly surprising judgements in a quarter when the Supreme Court kicked off its 75th year celebrations
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Court Data
High Court vacancies remain unaddressed; only three out of 25 functioning at full strength
While over 60 lakh cases remain pending at High Courts, 30 percent of the seats remain vacant
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Analysis
Reasoning against the clock
Holding account of the pace of constituting Constitution Benches
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Analysis
A case for compensation
Professor Saibaba's recent acquittal of UAPA charges raises questions about remedies for unjust incarceration
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Analysis
Transparency tunes in to the “dance of democracy”
The Supreme Court is now hearing a gamut of cases that will have a bearing on the future of democracy
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Analysis
Supreme Court Review 2023: The diversity problem remained unaddressed
Even in a mostly full-strength Court, there was a startling lack of representation of religious minorities, women & marginalised communities
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Analysis
Looking back, looking ahead
And just like that, it’s the end of another busy year, both for the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Observer.
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“The Supreme Court has done the right thing”: Dr. M.P. Singh on Article 370
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s judgement, SCO caught up with the constitutional law expert on the past and present of the federal scheme
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Analysis
Silent Valley
The Article 370 Judgment narrates a lot of history but gives cursory treatment to the present. Meanwhile, the Valley observes silence.
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Analysis
The doctor’s wise words on 25 November 1949
The day before the Constitution was adopted, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar spoke about the contradiction between political and social inequality
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Analysis
Can there be real representation without reservation?
Why aren’t we talking about reservations in the higher judiciary for women and members of marginalised communities?
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Channel
Book talk on “Court on Trial” with co-author Dr Aparna Chandra
Watch SCO's book talk with Dr. Aparna Chandra, co-author of "Court on Trial", with SCO's Editor-in-Chief Leena Gita Reghunath
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Analysis
The life and times of a constitutional court
As the Supreme Court gradually reignites Constitution Bench activity, we invite you to go through our previous coverage on the issue
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Analysis
Jammu & Kashmir and the abrogation of Article 370: The letter and the spirit
DESK BRIEF: A CJI led Constitution Bench has been hearing arguments in one of the most momentous episodes in our political history.