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Chandrachud

Analysis

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

Sushovan Patnaik

11th Nov 2024

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dissents

Analysis

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

Sushovan Patnaik

8th Nov 2024

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judgements

Analysis

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

SCO Team

8th Nov 2024

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fiscal

Analysis

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

Vikram Hegde and Harsh Jain

7th Nov 2024

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rules

Analysis

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?

R. Sai Spandana

6th Nov 2024

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property

Analysis

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

R. Sai Spandana

4th Nov 2024

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Constitution Bench

Analysis

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

Sushovan Patnaik

4th Nov 2024

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Chandrachud's

Analysis

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

R. Sai Spandana

3rd Nov 2024

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Khanna

Analysis

Justice Khanna’s era begins

As the incoming Chief Justice, Sanjiv Khanna has the enviable task of balancing continuity with fresh reforms

R. Sai Spandana

31st Oct 2024

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Justice

Analysis

“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

Kevin Sebastian

17th Oct 2024

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Analysis

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

R. Sai Spandana

15th Oct 2024

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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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cases

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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Next Hearing: February 19, 2024

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Sanjiv Khanna CJI, B.R. Gavai J, Surya Kant J, Aniruddha Bose J

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