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monsoon

Analysis

2024 Monsoon Session Review

The monsoon winds brought with them two Constitution Bench decisions, several suo moto cases and a shifting trend in PMLA bail jurisprudence

R. Sai Spandana

10th Oct 2024

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CBI

Analysis

Arvind Kejriwal’s bail in CBI case | Judgement Summary

We summarise the 60-page judgement of the Supreme Court which granted bail to former Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in his CBI case

Advay Vora

25th Sep 2024

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doctors

Analysis

Kolkata rape and murder case | Women doctors want equal opportunities, not concessions, says Supreme Court

Junior doctors informed the bench that they would return to work if “confidence-building” measures are undertaken by the state government

R. Sai Spandana

17th Sep 2024

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arrest

Analysis

Supreme Court grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in CBI case; bench splits over the validity of arrest

Even as Justice Kant held that CBI complied with the conditions of arrest, Justice Bhuyan doubted the intent behind the timing of arrest

Sushovan Patnaik

13th Sep 2024

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CBI

Analysis

Supreme Court reserves judgement in Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for bail from CBI arrest

70 days after his arrest by the CBI, Kejriwal relied on three favourable bail orders in his ED case to argue for interim bail

Advay Vora

5th Sep 2024

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West Bengal Original Suit CBI (1)

Analysis

What is West Bengal’s Original Suit challenging CBI’s jurisdiction about?

An explainer on the top Court’s decision to uphold the maintainability of the suit, and its consequences for law, order and federalism

Sushovan Patnaik

27th Aug 2024

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Arvind Kejriwal interim bail

Analysis

Supreme Court refuses interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in CBI’s corruption-related arrest

Kejriwal’s counsel argued that the CBI’s last minute arrest was like an “insurance arrest”

Sushovan Patnaik

14th Aug 2024

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Sisodia's

Analysis

“A game of snake and ladder”: Tracing Manish Sisodia’s 17-month journey to bail

We map out the CBI and ED investigations against former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's alleged involvement in the Liquor Policy case

Sushovan Patnaik and Advay Vora

12th Aug 2024

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break

Analysis

After the break

The Court’s first week back saw a number of decisions including interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal, a review petition and Collegium activity

R. Sai Spandana

14th Jul 2024

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Analysis

Delhi Liquor Policy | Supreme Court issues notice to ED in Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest

The Bench will hear Kejriwal’s plea in the last week of April; Enforcement Directorate to file response a week before that

Advay Vora

15th Apr 2024

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investigation agencies

Analysis

On never-ending criminal investigations, the Supreme Court is its own worst enemy

Agencies often file incomplete investigation reports to stop the clock and block default bail. The top court’s mixed signals haven’t helped

Abhinav Sekhri

2nd Apr 2024

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2023

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key judgements

2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout

SCO Team

27th Dec 2023

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cases

Dr. Jaya Thakur v Union of India

The Supreme Court upheld Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Act, 2021, and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Act, 2021, which allow the Union to extend the tenure of CBI and ED Directors. The Bench held that the extensions granted to Sanjay Kumar Mishra was illegal, and contrary its 2021 Judgement.

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CBI Dispute

Decided

Alok Verma v Union of India; Common Cause v Union of India

The Supreme Court quashed orders issued by the Central Government divesting the CBI Director, Mr. Alok Verma, of his responsibilities.

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Last Updated: 20210709

Bench:S.K. Kaul J, K.M. Joseph J

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