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And it’s a wrap
In his last week in office as Chief Justice, D.Y. Chandrachud characteristically drew a neat line under unfinished business
11th Nov 2024
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The top 7 dissents of Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Here’s a list of 7 occasions when the outgoing Chief Justice diverged from the majority on conclusion or reasoning during his long tenure
8th Nov 2024
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The top 10 judgements of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
A subjective list of 10 (plus five bonus mentions) of the outgoing Chief Justice of India’s most important judgements in the Supreme Court
8th Nov 2024
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Advancing the spirit of fiscal federalism: the industrial alcohol judgement
The decision creates avenues for revenue in the post-GST era but also blurs the regulatory distinction between industrial & potable alcohol
7th Nov 2024
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Supreme Court to rule on whether the rules of public employment can be changed mid-process
Can government employers set aside previously established procedural rules to ensure only the most suitable persons are appointed?
6th Nov 2024
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Supreme Court to decide whether private property is a “material resource of the community”
The other key question is whether a law advancing wealth redistribution DPSPs can be challenged on grounds of inconsistency with Part III
4th Nov 2024
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5 upcoming Constitution Bench judgements before CJI D.Y. Chandrachud retires
Benches led by CJI Chandrachud are expected to deliver five judgements on matters of minority status, arbitration and public employment
4th Nov 2024
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The end of the Chandrachud era
Analysing the tenure of the longest-serving Chief Justice since 2012 doesn’t lend itself to easy generalisations and pithy one-liners
3rd Nov 2024
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Justice Khanna’s era begins
As the incoming Chief Justice, Sanjiv Khanna has the enviable task of balancing continuity with fresh reforms
31st Oct 2024
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“Passing the baton”: D.Y. Chandrachud nominates Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India
If the nomination is accepted by the Union, Justice Khanna will serve as India’s 51st Chief Justice from 11 November 2024
17th Oct 2024
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Kolkata rape and murder case | The NTF must complete its work within a reasonable time, says Supreme Court
The Court also received updates from the West Bengal government and directed it to detail how civic volunteers are hired within three weeks
15th Oct 2024
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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
10th Oct 2024
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In Re: Orders of Calcutta High Court dated 24.01.2024 and 25.01.2024 and ancillary issues
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of conflicting orders of two benches of the Calcutta High Court, where Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay also levied allegations of misconduct on Justice Soumen Sen.
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