journal

dissents

Analysis

The top 7 dissents of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

Here’s a list of 7 occasions when the outgoing Chief Justice diverged from the majority on conclusion or reasoning during his long tenure

Sushovan Patnaik

8th Nov 2024

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Analysis

SC Judgment Review 2021: Legislative Competence

We discuss three judgments in which the Court defined the extent of the powers of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.

Ayushi Saraogi

27th Dec 2021

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Analysis

Aadhaar Link to Voter Lists — What has the Supreme Court said?

Does Aadhaar's link to electoral rolls contravene the Court's privacy jurisprudence?

Image of the Supreme Court with a translucent version of the cover of the Constitution of India on top.

Analysis

The Consequences of Pending Constitutional Benches

One of the main constitutional functions of the Court is exercised through Constitution Benches.

Mihir R

26th Nov 2021

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Analysis

J. Bhushan’s 11 Key Judgments on Reservation, Privacy, Religious Rights

Bhushan J's opinions have left an impact on reservation law, while he dealt with multiple COVID relief cases and Ayodhya disputes.

Ayushi Saraogi

3rd Jul 2021

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Analysis

The Attorney General: Defender of the Constitution or Representative of the Government?

The AG’s choice of placing fidelity to the Constitution or the Government can have a significant impact on how the law is shaped.

Gauri Kashyap

22nd Jun 2021

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Analysis

Aadhaar Mission Creep: Facebook & WhatsApp Linkage

DESK BRIEF: These cases will redraw the application of Aadhaar, social media regulation and permissible State and private surveillance.

22nd Aug 2019

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Analysis

Upcoming Aadhaar Bill

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

Jai Brunner

13th Jun 2019

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Analysis

Constitutionality of Aadhaar: 6 Must Reads

Here are some must-reads on the constitutionality of Aadhaar

Satya Prasoon

19th Oct 2018

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Analysis

Government’s flip-flop on the Aadhaar-SIM linking issue before the Supreme Court

Roham Venkaramakrishnan writes the government's defence rests on shaky ground

Satya Prasoon

4th May 2018

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Analysis

Aadhaar: Analysis of first 13 days

This post reviews the key arguments and postulations raised by three counsels - Sr. Advs. Shyam Divan, Kapil Sibal, and Gopal Subramanium

Ashwini Tallur and Satya Prasoon

5th Mar 2018

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cases

Aadhaar Review

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Beghar Foundation v Justice K.S. Puttuswamy (Ret'd)

The Supreme Court dismissed a set of review petitions challenging the Court’s 2018 Aadhaar judgment where the Court upheld the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016. Justice Chandrachud dissented.

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