In cases concerning Union-state relations, the Court upheld states’ power to tax minerals, regulate alcohol & sub-classify SC/ST categories

Among the many landmark decisions of this year, we pick the ones that could potentially impact large constituencies of the population

We unpack the dissenting opinions of Justice B.V. Nagarathna in two Constitution Bench cases pertaining to fiscal federalism

October was an active month at the top court with two Constitution Bench decisions and critical Division Bench hearings on personal liberty

The decision heralds a welcome shift in jurisprudence by giving states power to regulate the misuse of industrial spirits in potable liquor

The decision creates avenues for revenue in the post-GST era but also blurs the regulatory distinction between industrial & potable alcohol

Justice Nagarathna’s dissents in two recent Constitution Bench matters may suggest that achieving ‘federal balance’ is a delicate thing

The judgement is expected to settle the turf war between Union and states, with implications on revenue and public health regulation

In April 2024, the top Court heard 6 days of arguments on states and the Union government's power to regulate Industrial Alcohol