In its first full month back from summer vacation, the Court’s daily average disposal of cases dropped by 84 compared to July

Constitution Bench cases on affirmative action, mining taxes, arbitration and driving licences dominated the Court’s docket in August

Pending Constitution Bench cases took the spotlight in August while the SC also heard matters on privacy, politics and bail

In August nine judges were appointed to the Supreme Court. Hearings also began in the Pegasus case. Justices Nariman and Sinha retired.