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suo moto

Analysis

‘Enlightened liberality’ and suo moto powers

It may be cynical to view the Supreme Court’s suo moto cognisance of the Kolkata rape and murder case merely as an optics game

R. Sai Spandana

25th Aug 2024

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Analysis

“What is your locus?” Optics, politics & frivolity in Public Interest Litigation

In recent years, PIL has become an extension of the political theatre while voices from the ground, stay silent still.

R. Sai Spandana

19th Sep 2023

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PIL PILs

Analysis

Political interests, personal agendas, bland orders: Have PILs strayed from their intended purpose?

There’s been an unprecedented increase in the number of petitions in recent years, but experts suggest that the SC is less PIL-friendly

R. Sai Spandana

15th Sep 2023

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Analysis

Should Courts have Suo Moto Powers?

Courts often exercise their suo moto jurisdiction by taking up matters based on media reports or act on letters written to them.

Gauri Kashyap

17th Sep 2021

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Analysis

Monthly Review: July 2021

The Supreme Court made important decisions on land acquisition,and dismissed the review petition against the Maratha judgment.

Gauri Kashyap

1st Aug 2021

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Court Data

On an Average, the Court Receives over 25,000 PILs a Year

Over nine lakh PILs were filed in the Supreme Court between 1985-2020. The data indicates that the rate at which PILs are filed is rising.

Gauri Kashyap and Ayushi Saraogi

22nd Jul 2021

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Court Data

46 Suo Moto Cases in the Supreme Court from 1990-2021

The Supreme Court of India has often taken up cases ‘suo moto’ without any petition being filed, or interest being brought before them.

Mihir R

4th Jun 2021

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Court Data

12 Suo Moto Cases Noticed from Media Reports, of 46 [1990-2021]

As an offshoot of its unique PIL petitions, the SC has also taken up cases by their own notice, without any petition being filed.

Mihir R

4th Jun 2021

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Analysis

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition on PM CARES Fund

Petition filed before Supreme Court questioning contributions to PM Cares Fund during COVID-19 crisis.

Manini Menon

9th Sep 2020

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Analysis

COVID Coverage: Migrant Labourers-March 30th 2020

Public Interest Litigations were filed before the Court seeking relief for migrant workers stranded across the country

SCO Team

30th Mar 2020

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Analysis

#8: Elevation of Justice Akil Kureshi

GHCAA files PIL before Supreme Court contending that Union Government is attempting to prevent Kureshi J's appointment.

8th Feb 2020

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Analysis

#7 Electoral Disqualification

Court holds that a candidate undergoing a criminal trial can still contest in elections.

SCObserver Team

11th Dec 2018

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cases

Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India

The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.

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Next Hearing: August 21, 2024

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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, J.B. Pardiwala J, Manoj Misra J

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75 Years of the Supreme Court