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Justice Yadav ‘hate speech’ case: An acid test for the Supreme Court

Given the high stakes of impeachment, the Court evolved its own inquiry process in the 1990s. How will it play out in Justice Yadav’s case?

Sushovan Patnaik and Ajitesh Singh

12th Feb 2025

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Will more judges help reduce case backlog?

As the Court completes 75, it must be convinced that structural reforms to tackle pendency need to look beyond increasing bench strength

R. Sai Spandana

27th Jan 2025

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Benches and backlogs

As the Court completes 75, it must be convinced that structural reforms to tackle pendency need to look beyond increasing bench strength

R. Sai Spandana

26th Jan 2025

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A gathering of judges

To commemorate India’s 75th Law Day on 26 November, we recall a historic conference of Federal and High Court judges in March 1948

Sushovan Patnaik

24th Nov 2024

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Court Data

Justice Hima Kohli authored 40 judgements

In her three year tenure, Justice Kohli averaged approximately 13 judgements a year

Advay Vora

31st Aug 2024

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Krishna Murari

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Justice Aniruddha Bose: Tenure in numbers

Justice Aniruddha Bose authored 67 judgements during a five-year tenure

Advay Vora

10th Apr 2024

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Aniruddha Bose

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Justice Aniruddha Bose’s Notable Judgements

During his five-year tenure at the Supreme Court, Justice Bose was part of several Constitution Benches that delivered crucial judgements

R. Sai Spandana

9th Apr 2024

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A star in the judicial firmament: Fali Nariman on Justice Subba Rao

An excerpt from Nariman’s autobiography showcases his wit and insight on a favourite topic: Supreme Court judges

Fali S. Nariman

1st Mar 2024

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Court Data

Justice S.K. Kaul served a tenure of 6.75 years

Justice Kaul’s 6.75 year long tenure was more than the average tenure of sitting judges in the Supreme Court

Advay Vora

21st Feb 2024

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Monthly Review: January 2024

In January, the Supreme Court had a Constitution Bench hearing, delivered a judgement in the Bilkis Bano remission case, & appointed a judge

Advay Vora and Gauri Kashyap

12th Feb 2024

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Justice S.K. Kaul: Tenure in Numbers

During his 6.75 year long tenure, Justice SK Kaul authored 167 judgements and was a part of 590 benches

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Justice S.K. Kaul’s Notable Judgements

In a judicial career spanning 20 years, Justice Kaul’s judgements deeply impacted freedom and autonomy

Sushovan Patnaik

26th Dec 2023

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75 Years of the Supreme Court

The First Eight

As part of our special series on the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary, we take a brief look at the lives and times of the first eight judges

R. Sai Spandana