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A case for compensation
Professor Saibaba's recent acquittal of UAPA charges raises questions about remedies for unjust incarceration
25th Mar 2024
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More listing trouble in SC as Adani seeks review of electricity dispute through miscellaneous application; judgement reserved
In August 2020, the top court granted compensation to Adani Power but held that the Discom is not liable to pay the surcharge
31st Jan 2024
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“If the judiciary doesn’t stand up for its own independence, I don’t think the Bar can do that much”: C.U. Singh
Senior Advocate C.U. Singh stressed on the importance of the judiciary standing up for itself and the access to technology in lower courts
6th Dec 2023
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“To maintain the independency of judiciary, it is better that we have a collegium”: Justice Sapana Malla
Justice Malla, Judge, Supreme Court of Nepal, discussed diversity, PILs, executive interference in the appointments of judges and more.
1st Dec 2023
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500 RTI Rejections at the SC: The ‘Other’ Face of Transparency
Out of the 5,585 RTI applications received in 2020 and 2021, the SC rejected 537 with a majority coming under the 'Other' category.
28th Apr 2022
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What Types of Judgments is the SC Translating? [March 2020 – December 2021]
Since March 2020 the majority of translated SC judgments were Service and Ordinary Civil Law Matters.
18th Dec 2021
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14 Out of 25 High Courts are Represented at the Supreme Court
With no fixed rules about it, and the recent appointment of nine new judges, regional representation in the Supreme Court has changed.
30th Sep 2021
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Does Seniority Trump Merit in Judicial Appointments?
Seniority is an important consideration for recommendations to the Supreme Court, and there is now an all-India list indicating the same.
28th Sep 2021
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Is Integrity Essential for Judicial Appointments?
Integrity appears the second highest number of times as a criterion mentioned in collegium resolutions, but only twice for specific judges.
28th Sep 2021
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Religious, Caste and Gender Diversity: A Factor for SC Judges?
What are the criteria for appointing SC judges? Recent collegium resolutions have been taking a need for 'due representation' into account.
28th Sep 2021
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Collegium’s 13 Resolutions Recommending SC Judges
Collegium has released thirteen resolutions regarding Supreme Court judges' appointments since October 2017.
25th Sep 2021
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How Do We Appoint Supreme Court Judges?
The judiciary appoints its own judges - a common source of conflict with the executive. But what does the process entail?
28th Aug 2021
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Tribunals and the Finance Act
Pending
Rojer Mathew v South Indian Bank Ltd.
The Supreme Court is deciding whether Part XIV of the Finance Act, 2017 which pertains to tribunals was unconstitutionally enacted by the Lok Sabha.
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Last Updated: 20200220
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, S.K. Kaul J, Sanjiv Khanna CJI, B.R. Gavai J, Surya Kant J, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J
Kalpana Mehta v Union of India
The Court held that there can be limited reliance placed on a Parliamentary Standing Committee Report during judicial proceedings.
MoreLast Updated: 20180530
Bench:Ashok Bhushan J, A.M. Khanwilkar J, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, A.K. Sikri J, Dipak Misra CJI
CJI Impeachment Case
Decided
Partap Singh Bajwa v Chairman Rajya Sabha
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha rejected an impeachment motion against a judge despite the motion having support of the requisite number of MPs.
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Bench:N.V. Ramana CJI, S.A. Bobde CJI, Arun Mishra J, A. K. Goel J, A.K. Sikri J
In re: Filling up of Vacancies
The Supreme Court is monitoring steps taken by High Courts and State Governments to fill vacant judicial posts in the District and Subordinate Courts.
MoreNext Hearing: March 4, 2024
Last Updated: 20200323
Land Acquisition
Decided
Indore Development Authority v Manoharlal
The Court clarified the correct interpretation of Section 24(2) of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act. Among other things, it held that land acquisition proceedings cannot lapse merely because the State could not deposit compensation in a landowner's account.
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Bench:Arun Mishra J, M.R. Shah J, Vineet Saran J, Indira Banerjee J, S.R. Bhat J