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Constitution Benches

Analysis

16 Constitution Bench judgements by D.Y. Chandrachud as Chief Justice

A ready-reckoner of the arguments and verdicts in all the Constitution Benches cases during the outgoing Chief Justice’s tenure

Advay Vora

8th Nov 2024

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Analysis

The Listing Game

Listing at the SC has been plagued by uncertainty. As the Chief nears the end of his tenure, the call for reform is reaching its crescendo

R. Sai Spandana

28th Sep 2024

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causelist

Analysis

Causelists and cases

Skimming through the causelist may not seem like much, but it offers us insight into the workings of the court

Advay Vora

23rd Sep 2024

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Constitution Bench cases

Analysis

Constitution Bench cases coming up in the second half of 2024

Once the Court resumes functioning on 8 July 2024, what are the Constitution Bench cases on its docket in the new term?

R. Sai Spandana

3rd Jul 2024

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Senior Advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan, Advocate, Supreme Court of India

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“Government officials should be made accountable if they resort to frivolous litigation”: Senior Advocate C.S. Vaidyanathan

Senior Advocate C.S. Vaidyanthan spoke about access to justice, accountability of government officials, SLPs at the Supreme Court and more.

Gauri Kashyap

4th Dec 2023

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Analysis

Supreme Court directs High Courts to register suo moto case for speedy disposal of criminal cases against legislators

A year ago, there were more than 5000 criminal cases pending across the country against current or former legislators

R. Sai Spandana

18th Nov 2023

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Analysis

The “disproportionate” power of the Chief Justice of India

The “first among equals” may enjoy more powers than what meets the eye. Check out what Dr. Aparna Chandra has to say

SCO Team

27th Oct 2023

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Analysis

Curative Petitions: Court in Review

Curative Petitions are the final remedy where the SC can reconsider a dismissed review petition. SCO tracks notable Curative petitions.

Advay Vora

20th Jun 2023

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Analysis

5 Cases to Watch For

The Union is lifting lockdown restrictions and the Supreme Court is opening up. These are the key cases to watch for.

Kruthika R and Jai Brunner

4th Jun 2020

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Analysis

Cases to Watch, Pt.2

We outline the key cases to watch in the Supreme Court's new term.

Jai Brunner

1st Jul 2019

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Analysis

Cases to Watch, Pt.1

The Supreme Court re-opens on July 1st, after its summer vacation. We thematically outline key cases that may see developments.

Jai Brunner

29th Jun 2019

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Court Data

Low number of summer vacation judgments

Variation in the yearly number of judgments delivered during the summer vacation of the Supreme Court.

SCO Team

18th Jun 2019

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