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A split verdict, a compromised burial
The Court’s operative order in a case concerning a man’s right to be buried in his own village sets a bad precedent for split verdicts
3rd Feb 2025
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One size need not fit all: The possible consequences of the industrial alcohol judgement
The decision heralds a welcome shift in jurisprudence by giving states power to regulate the misuse of industrial spirits in potable liquor
12th Nov 2024
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And then there were two
75 years and 276 judges later, the number of women at the top court remains a shocking low of 4 percent
31st Aug 2024
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‘Race to the bottom’: The possible consequences of the mineral royalty judgement
The retrospective application of the decision to allow states to tax mines and minerals could have first- and second-order economic impacts
23rd Aug 2024
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A new avenue for state revenue
A nine-judge bench in one of the longest pending cases confirmed that only states have the power to tax mineral-bearing land
28th Jul 2024
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‘Song and dance’ about ‘wining and dining’
The facts of a case can get lost in screaming headlines and turf wars on social media, as they did for a Supreme Court case on marriage
12th May 2024
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“When it comes to women advocates, the family has to cooperate”: Justice B.V. Nagarathana
In a conversation with SCO, Justice Nagarathna spoke about women in the judiciary, access to justice in the digital age and more.
27th Nov 2023
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Justice B.V. Nagarathna’s message on Constitution Day, 2023
Hon'ble Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judge, Supreme Court of India, shared her reflections on Constitution Day during a conversation with SCO
26th Nov 2023
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Remission policy: A tug-of-war between the judiciary and the executive
The proceedings in the Bilkis Bano convict remission case have opened up some vital questions about subjectivity and standards
3rd Oct 2023
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Next 8 Chief Justices of India
If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.
26th Jun 2023
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