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2023

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023

As 2023 ended, we at SCO thematically broke down what the Court said on key issues of the year

SCO Team

9th Jan 2024

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speech

Analysis

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

R. Sai Spandana

3rd Jan 2024

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search and seizure

Analysis

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

R. Sai Spandana

7th Nov 2023

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sedition free speech

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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.

Gauri Kashyap

5th Jun 2023

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Analysis

November Monthly Review

CJI Lalit retired at the beginning of November 2022, but the Constitution Bench listed during his term continued to be heard.

Ajoy Karpuram

4th Dec 2022

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Channel

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!

Ayushi Saraogi

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.

Gauri Kashyap

6th Sep 2022

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Analysis

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.

Aarathi Ganesan

15th Mar 2022

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Analysis

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.

Aarathi Ganesan

11th Mar 2022

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Analysis

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.

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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.

Gauri Kashyap

12th Jan 2022

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Analysis

Looking Ahead 2022: SC on Press Freedom

The Supreme Court is likely to hear two important cases raising questions about press freedom in 2022.

Ayushi Saraogi

30th Dec 2021

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cases

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.

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Next Hearing: July 18, 2022

Last Updated: 20210716

Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J

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