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Thursday

Analysis

‘Judgement Thursday’ strikes again

Last week’s decision upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act marks the beginning of a series of rulings expected in the coming days

Advay Vora

21st Oct 2024

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Analysis

Monthly Review: September 2023

In a month marked by Constitution Bench activity, the Court also heard critical matters on convict remission policy and the Manipur violence

Ayra Kamal

9th Oct 2023

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Assam, citizenship

Analysis

What does Section 6A of the Citizenship Act have to do with the NRC exercise in Assam?

As the Court gears up to decide the challenge against the special citizenship provisions for Assam, we outline the legal questions at stake

Joyston D'Souza

5th Oct 2023

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Constitution Benches to become a “permanent feature” of SC: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

In 2023, a Constitution Bench has assembled almost each month to tackle matters of public importance

Advay Vora and Krithiha V.

21st Sep 2023

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Analysis

SCO Shorts: Sealed Cover Jurisprudence

When do parties submit information to the Court in 'sealed covers', and why does it matter?

Analysis

Court Lays Down Restrictions on the Right to Protest

Protests anodize democracy from arbitrary action, however the Court held that there is a need to balance this right with other concerns.

Zeeshan Thomas

3rd Nov 2020

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Analysis

Assam NRC: Counting Citizens

DESK BRIEF: Will the 31 August NRC list, produced under a legal cloud, still have legal authority?

Jai Brunner and Srujana Bej

30th Aug 2019

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Analysis

The Unfinished Business of Reshaping ‘Indian’ Identity

DESK BRIEF: A number of cases currently pending before the Court deal with issues central to Indian identity

Jai Brunner and Srujana Bej

18th Aug 2019

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Analysis

Ready or Not?

DESK BRIEF: In order to meet the 31st August deadline for the Assam NRC, the Court must settle three unanswered questions.

Jai Brunner and Srujana Bej

15th Aug 2019

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Analysis

Interview with Kamini Jaiswal

Kamini Jaiswal on pendency of cases before the Court, new roster system, and important cases to look out for.

Srujana Bej

6th Jul 2019

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cases

Mohammad Salimullah v Union of India

The Supreme Court will review whether the Union can deport Rohingya Refugees, a Muslim minority from Myanmar, back to Myanmar, the country of their persecution.

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Next Hearing:

Last Updated: 20210408

Bench:A.S. Bopanna J, V. Ramasubramanian J

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