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Supreme Court Review 2023
As 2023 ended, we at SCO thematically broke down what the Court said on key issues of the year
9th Jan 2024
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Supreme Court Review 2023: Freedom of Speech
The Court ruled in favour of media outlets in some free speech cases though the key sedition matter is moving at a glacial pace
3rd Jan 2024
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Guidelines for search and seizure of digital devices a must under right to privacy, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court directs Union to frame guidelines for search and seizure of digital devices by investigative agencies
7th Nov 2023
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Stronger Suppression of ‘Dangerous’ Speech a Must, Says Law Commission
DESK BRIEF: In its 279th Report, the Law Commission recommended broadening the scope of sedition and increasing quantum of punishment.
5th Jun 2023
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November Monthly Review
CJI Lalit retired at the beginning of November 2022, but the Constitution Bench listed during his term continued to be heard.
4th Dec 2022
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SCO Weekly: Hijab Ban to be Heard One More Time
A 2-Judge Bench of the SC delivered a split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban, which means the case will be deliberated for a 3rd time!
16th Oct 2022
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SC Daily Update: Section 66A, Justice Indira Banerjee’s Constitution Benches
Today the SC directed the Union to submit a report on which State governments were non-compliant with the SC's Judgment Shreya Singhal.
6th Sep 2022
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SC Stays MediaOne TV Ban, Grants Petitioners Interim Relief
A three-Judge Bench stayed the Malayalam channel's ban, permitting it to resume operations until the Court reaches a final verdict.
15th Mar 2022
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Juggling Security and Freedoms at the SC
DESK BRIEF: SCO explores the fine line between security and Constitutional freedoms that the SC is set to draw across cases.
11th Mar 2022
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MediaOne TV Ban: Will the Court Balance Free Speech and National Security?
Amidst concerns of national security, the Supreme Court shall next hear the challenge to MediaOne TV's ban on March 15th.
10th Mar 2022
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MLA Suspension in Maharashtra: A Threat to Democracy?
DESK BRIEF: The SC observed that suspension of Assembly members for long periods through majority resolutions threatened democracy.
12th Jan 2022
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Looking Ahead 2022: SC on Press Freedom
The Supreme Court is likely to hear two important cases raising questions about press freedom in 2022.
30th Dec 2021
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Constitutionality of Sedition
Pending
SG Vombatkere v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, that criminalises sedition, is unconstitutional.
MoreNext Hearing: July 18, 2022
Last Updated: 20210716