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‘Complete justice’ under Article 142 of the Constitution

We explore the many facets of Article 142 and how it has evolved over the years.

R. Sai Spandana

10th Oct 2024

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revenue

Analysis

A new avenue for state revenue

A nine-judge bench in one of the longest pending cases confirmed that only states have the power to tax mineral-bearing land

R. Sai Spandana

28th Jul 2024

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Analysis

Kania and Nehru

Nehru’s fraught relationship with the judiciary had its roots in his exasperation with the first Chief Justice on the matter of appointments

Sushovan Patnaik

3rd Jun 2024

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Analysis

Constitutional remedies only for those who will bend the knee?

DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court demanded a person seeking protection under Article 32 to prove their allegiance to India in an affidavit.

Gauri Kashyap

11th Sep 2023

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Expected Tenures of the Next 8 Chief Justices of India

Only 2 out of the upcoming 8 Chief Justices will serve a tenure of more than 1 year.

R. Sai Spandana

27th Jun 2023

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SCO Daily: Plea for Marriage Equality: Day 8

As the arguments in the plea for marriage equality reach the finish line, the Bench deliberates if there is a fundamental right to marry.

Analysis

#10: Sexual Harassment and the CJI

Allegation of sexual harassment against Chief Justice by former junior Court Officer.

SCObserver Team

6th Feb 2020

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Analysis

Challenges before the new CJI

DESK BRIEF: Chief Justice Bobde faces the resolution of a large number of important issues before his retirement in April 2021

Balu Nair and Jai Brunner

29th Nov 2019

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Court Data

6% increase in pendency under CJI Gogoi

After Ranjan Gogoi was appointed as Chief Justice there was a statistical increase in pendency of matters before the Court.

SCO Team

22nd Nov 2019

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Court Data

Number of pending cases, last 5 CJIs

There has been a reduction in the number of pending cases over the terms of the preceding five Chief Justices.

SCO Team

14th Sep 2018

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Court Data

Cases decided by the last 4 CJIs in the month before retirement

Analysis of number of cases decided in the month before retirement of Chief Justice.

SCO Team

5th Sep 2018

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