An explainer on the top Court’s decision to uphold the maintainability of the suit, and its consequences for law, order and federalism

A ready-reckoner about some of the key features of the top courts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan

Several cases have been filed under Article 131 particularly in terms of constitutional violations by Central legislations.

Article 131 provides for the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and has a rich constitutional history.