journal

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“Shocking state of affairs”: SC slams authorities for inaction on anti-pollution measures

The Court asked for greater accountability from state authorities on waste management, construction worker disbursements & firecrackers

Manasi Shah

20th Dec 2024

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Delhi Pollution Crisis | ‘Will initiate contempt against Delhi govt if solid waste management data not given,’ warns SC

The bench also summoned the Chief Secretary of Delhi to justify non-compliance with data collection on solid waste management

Sushovan Patnaik

17th Dec 2024

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Supreme Court’s evolving role in mitigating Delhi’s air pollution crisis

With improving air quality, the top court is shifting focus from damage control to long-term sustainability

Manasi Shah

13th Dec 2024

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Gaps in GRAP: SC pushes for accountability and action

Judicial scrutiny of the pollution crisis highlights systemic failures, poor coordination, & the challenges in enforcing emergency measures

Manasi Shah

2nd Dec 2024

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“No earnest effort to implement…”: SC cracks down on negligence amid Delhi’s pollution crisis

A Division Bench bench flagged GRAP violations in Delhi, questioning police and state inaction as pollution continues to choke the capital

Manasi Shah

25th Nov 2024

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Delhi

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Delhi pollution crisis: Can the Supreme Court clear the air?

A Division Bench appointed 13 advocates as Court Commissioners to ensure compliance with the ban on trucks at Delhi checkpoints

Manasi Shah

23rd Nov 2024

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judgements

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The top 10 judgements of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

A subjective list of 10 (plus five bonus mentions) of the outgoing Chief Justice of India’s most important judgements in the Supreme Court

SCO Team

8th Nov 2024

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suo moto

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Special Benches and suo moto hearings

The sub-classification decision has dominated Supreme Court coverage but here’s a recap of other noteworthy developments in August so far

R. Sai Spandana

11th Aug 2024

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interim bail Arvind Kejriwal

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Kejriwal’s interim bail lays the ground for a ‘public interest’ argument in personal liberty cases

The Delhi CM’s release to participate in campaigning suggests that the operation of special laws must meet constitutional parameters.

Soutik Banerjee

11th May 2024

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interim bail

Analysis

Granting Kejriwal interim bail sends the message that the law treats politicians differently, ED argues

The Court observed that if interim bail is granted, Kejriwal should not perform official duties as Chief Minister

R. Sai Spandana

7th May 2024

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federalism

Analysis

2023 Supreme Court Review: Federalism

In two Constitution Bench cases, the Court clarified centre-state relationships in an asymmetric federal structure

R. Sai Spandana and Tushar Kohli

8th Jan 2024

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Channel

Top 10 Judgements of the Supreme Court in 2023

2023 was an action-packed year for the Supreme Court. Here’s SCO’s review of the Top 10 judgements from 2023 and their fallout.

Gauri Kashyap and R. Sai Spandana

30th Dec 2023

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cases

Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging the constitutionality of the Union Government's Ordinance which granted control over 'services' in the NCT of Delhi to the Union.

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Next Hearing: July 20, 2023

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, Manoj Misra J

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Government of NCT of Delhi v Union of India

The Supreme Court held that the Delhi government, and not the Union, has control over the civil servants and day-to-day administration of the NCT of Delhi.

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