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SCO Workshop at DSU
As part of the ‘Supreme Court in the Classroom’ series, SCO conducted a workshop at Dayananda Sagar University.
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In Conversation with Rohit De
In this interview, Professor Rohit De discusses contemporary Supreme Court developments and their historical context.
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#10: Sexual Harassment and the CJI
Allegation of sexual harassment against Chief Justice by former junior Court Officer.
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The Courts and the Constitution
The Supreme Court Observer reports from a conference hosted by the NALSAR University of Law
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New Roster: Who will hear PILs?
As per the Court Registrar's new work roster, PILs will no longer be heard only by the Chief Justice's bench.
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#1 Constitutionality of Aadhaar Act
The constitutionality of the Aadhar Act was challenged by Justice Puttuswamy for infringing the right to privacy.
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#3 Section 377
Court strikes down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code to the extent that it criminalizes consensual acts within same-sex relationships.
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#4 Arrested Activists
Five human rights activists arrested in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence under the UAPA Act.
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#6 Reservation in Promotion
Judgment by Supreme Court introducing creamy layer exclusion principle in matters surrounding reservation in promotion.
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#7 Electoral Disqualification
Court holds that a candidate undergoing a criminal trial can still contest in elections.
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#10 Special Status of Delhi
The NCT of Delhi has the features of both a Union Territory and State which has led to a constant struggle for administrative power.
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#9 Cow Vigilantism
PIL filed before Supreme Court to issue directions concerning the menace of cow vigilantism.