How Justice Bhagwati’s 44-year-old dissent mirrors the state of death penalty in India
There has been significant empirical work demonstrating the inefficacy of the death penalty. In its 75th year, the Court must engage with it
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The Court stayed proceedings under all First Information Reports filed against members of the guild.
15th Sep 2023
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The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 wasted an opportunity to bolster the right to privacy for marginalised and vulnerable groups.
23rd Aug 2023
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Tracing the Supreme Court's decisions on queer persons' right to marriage and family.
28th Jun 2023
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A 5-Judge Constitution Bench will decide the validity of same-sex marriages in India. SCO breaks down the case here.
20th Mar 2023
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Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 lays down stringent provisions for the grant of bail.
21st Oct 2022
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DESK BRIEF: Does the ED’s investigative powers violate the rights of persons accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002?
27th Jan 2022
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Gradual shift in legal position with respect to grant of bail to accused charged under UAPA.
8th Feb 2021
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Various provisions of the FCRA Act have been challenged as violative of Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution.
4th Jun 2020
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Tracing the history of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
11th May 2020
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The constitutionality of the Aadhar Act was challenged by Justice Puttuswamy for infringing the right to privacy.
1st Jan 2019
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The Right to Information (RTI) was recognised as a constitutionally protected right even prior to the RTI Act, 2005.
4th Sep 2017
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Tracing the history of the Supreme Court's stance on the right to die with dignity.
4th Sep 2017
MoreYouth For Equality v State Of Bihar.
The Supreme Court will decide whether the Bihar government has the authority to carry out a caste-based survey.
MoreNext Hearing: September 4, 2023
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There has been significant empirical work demonstrating the inefficacy of the death penalty. In its 75th year, the Court must engage with it