As 2023 ended, we at SCO thematically broke down what the Court said on key issues of the year

In two Constitution Bench cases, the Court clarified centre-state relationships in an asymmetric federal structure

The Court’s performance this year was more defined by what it didn’t do than what it did—no hearing for the Hijab Ban and Sabarimala cases

Even in a mostly full-strength Court, there was a startling lack of representation of religious minorities, women & marginalised communities

In a year when the Court has been accused of not walking its talk, its bail decisions stand out as a stark instance of this trend

Cases instituted in 2023 crossed pre-pandemic levels from 2019 but disposal rate was particularly healthy at 96 percent

Barring the matters on Governor’s powers, the Court landed on the side of the ruling party in key cases including defection & demonetisation

The Court ruled in favour of media outlets in some free speech cases though the key sedition matter is moving at a glacial pace

….to what could move and shake the top court in 2024. Plus, a round-up of our year-end coverage

And just like that, it’s the end of another busy year, both for the Supreme Court and Supreme Court Observer.

The SC said marriage age and rights of sexual minorities was in parliament‘s domain. It used its wide powers under Art. 142 to grant divorce

2023 was an action-packed year for the Supreme Court. Here’s SCO’s review of the Top 10 judgements from 2023 and their fallout.