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Ravikumar

Analysis

Justice C.T. Ravikumar’s Notable Judgements

From Jalikattu to the law surrounding anticipatory bail, Justice Ravikumar’s three-year-long tenure at the top court deserves a long look

Ajitesh Singh

8th Jan 2025

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2025

Analysis

The Supreme Court in 2025

2025 will be a pivotal year for the top court with leadership changes, key retirements and several high-profile cases pending on its docket

Sushovan Patnaik

5th Jan 2025

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equality

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2024: Recognising ‘substantive equality’ to address systemic barriers

As India grapples with its myriad social challenges, the Court’s rulings pushed for substantive equality rather than ‘sameness’

Manasi Shah

2nd Jan 2025

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disability

Analysis

Best of times, worst of times: Making sense of Justice Chandrachud’s disability jurisprudence

The former Chief Justice approached issues with compassion but his decisions are premised on disability operating in silos and margins

Vijay K. Tiwari

23rd Nov 2024

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disability rights

Analysis

Seven judgements on disability rights authored by D.Y. Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud’s keen interest in furthering the conversation around disability rights has resulted in a rich body of jurisprudence

sub-classification

Analysis

Carving out a new quota

While upholding sub-classification for the SC/ST categories, the Court noted that there are varying degrees of backwardness within the group

Advay Vora

5th Aug 2024

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doctors

Analysis

Lawyers excluded from the consumer protection law. Are doctors next?

The Supreme Court has called for the reconsideration of 'V.P. Shantha', which held the field for almost three decades on doctors' liability

V. Venkatesan

20th Jun 2024

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Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2023: Right to Life

The Court displayed a progressive approach in certain high-profile cases involving the right to life. We highlight three significant cases

Advay Vora

29th Dec 2023

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2023

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: 10 key judgements

2023 has been an action-packed year at the Supreme Court. We feature 10 significant judgments and their fallout

SCO Team

27th Dec 2023

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Analysis

Monthly Review: October 2023

October saw the marriage equality judgement, revival of seven-judge benches, Justice Bhat’s retirement and more

Ayra Kamal

3rd Nov 2023

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marriage rights

Analysis

Marriage Equality: The courts were not the right forum to approach

The marriage rights of sexual minorities involve a polycentric dispute that falls squarely within the legislative domain

M. Jannani

3rd Nov 2023

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Murari

Analysis

Justice Krishna Murari: Notable Judgements and Cases

Justice Krishna Murari authored over 60 judgements in his 3.75-year tenure at the SC.

R. Sai Spandana

7th Jul 2023

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