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Who is a minority?
In the AMU hearings, respondents audaciously argued there were no minorities in colonial India. Will the Court consider it?
5th Feb 2024
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Supreme Court Review 2023
As 2023 ended, we at SCO thematically broke down what the Court said on key issues of the year
9th Jan 2024
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Supreme Court passes directions to secure places of worship in Manipur
Manipur Government to inform the Expert Committee on steps for securing vandalised places of worship.
16th Dec 2023
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SCO Weekly: Hijab Ban to be Heard One More Time
A 2-Judge Bench of the SC delivered a split verdict on Karnataka’s Hijab Ban, which means the case will be deliberated for a 3rd time!
16th Oct 2022
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SCO Weekly: The Battle of Arguments in the Hijab Ban Case
What arguments were made in the challenge to the Hijab Ban in Karnataka? What will the Judgement focus on?
24th Sep 2022
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SC Daily Update: Day 2 of Hijab Hearings, Onus Placed on State to Accommodate Religious Practices
Plea for the case to be heard by a larger Bench, as it involves constitutional questions about accommodations for religious practices.
7th Sep 2022
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Constitution Benches Settle on Five Cases to be Heard in September
The cases involve questions of Reservations, Remission, Taxation and Service Rules.
30th Aug 2022
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Gyanvapi Mosque: SC Says Shiv Lingam To Be Protected Without Restricting Muslims’ Rights
Justices Chandrachud and Narasimha, both previously involved in the Ayodhya Title Dispute, strive for 'balance' in the Gyanvapi mosque case.
17th May 2022
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How Diverse is the Supreme Court in terms of Religion?
Besides these informal conventions, religious diversity has not been a major criteria for appointments to the Supreme Court.
30th Sep 2021
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Religious, Caste and Gender Diversity: A Factor for SC Judges?
What are the criteria for appointing SC judges? Recent collegium resolutions have been taking a need for 'due representation' into account.
28th Sep 2021
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A Profile of the Supreme Court: Gender, Regional and Religious Diversity
The Supreme Court bench has the highest number of women ever, maximum judges from the Bombay and Delhi High Courts and mostly Hindu judges.
28th Aug 2021
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CJI Bobde’s Key Judgments on Personal Liberty, Religion, Gender Equality, and Electoral Processes
We examine a few crucial cases CJI Bobde authored, concurred or admitted
22nd Apr 2021
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Gyanvapi Mosque Dispute
Pending
Committee of Management Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Varanasi v Rakhi Singh
The SC will decide if the Varanasi Civil Court’s Order allowing a videographic survey into the origins of the Gyanvapi Mosque violates the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
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Ayodhya Title Dispute
Decided
M Siddiq v Mahant Suresh Das
The Court overturned the 2010 Allahabad High Court judgment that divided the title to the Babri Masjid / Ram Janmabhoomi site. It awarded the title to the deity, Shri Ram Virajman.
MoreLast Updated: 20191212
Bench:Ranjan Gogoi CJI, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Abdul Nazeer J, Ashok Bhushan J, S.A. Bobde CJI
Sabarimala Temple Entry
Decided
Indian Young Lawyers’ Association v State of Kerala
The Supreme Court declared unconstitutional the Sabarimala Temple's custom of prohibiting women in their 'menstruating years' from entering.
MoreLast Updated: 20191114
Bench:Dipak Misra CJI, A.M. Khanwilkar J, Rohinton Nariman J, D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Indu Malhotra J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether laws on succession and inheritance must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
MoreNext Hearing: February 20, 2023
Last Updated: 20210923
Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, P.S. Narasimha J, J.B. Pardiwala J
Gujarat Shrine Restoration
Decided
State of Gujarat v Islamic Relief Committee of Gujarat
The Court held that diversion of tax proceeds for restoring religious shrines destroyed even due to State's negligence violates the principles of Secularism. The court underlined a conception of Secularism based on Strict Separation principle. Additionally, the court further hinted that compensation can be sought only for violation of Right to Life and not for other fundamental rights.
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Bench:P.C. Pant J, Dipak Misra CJI
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether the laws on adoption and guardianship must be uniform, disregarding the religion or gender of persons involved. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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Citizenship Amendment Act
Pending
Indian Union Muslim League v Union of India
The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
MoreNext Hearing: March 19, 2024
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Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 2(f) of The National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act, 2004 and Section 2(c) of The National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 is constitutionally valid. This case will determine if minority status should be granted according to national population or on a state-wise basis.
MoreNext Hearing: October 19, 2022
Last Updated: 20200810
Parsi Excommunication
Pending
Goolrokh Gupta v Burjor Pardiwala
This case will decide if a Parsi woman loses her own religious identity after solemnising her marriage under the Special Marriage Act.
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Bench:N.V. Ramana CJI, R Banumathi J, Ashok Bhushan J, L.N. Rao J, M.M. Shantangoudar J, Abdul Nazeer J, Subhash Reddy J, B.R. Gavai J, Surya Kant J
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if uniform grounds of divorce, maintenance and alimony irrespective of religion or gender need to be framed. The Court's decision is likely to contribute to national discussions about a Uniform Civil Code.
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Sameena Begum v Union of India
Several Public Interest Litigation (PILs) challenge the constitutional validity of polygamy, nikah halala and other related Muslim marriage practices.
MoreNext Hearing: August 30, 2022
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Bench:Indira Banerjee J, Hemant Gupta J, Surya Kant J, M.M. Sundresh J, Sudhanshu Dhulia J
Yasmeen Zuber Ahmad Peerzade v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide whether practices prohibiting the entry of women into mosques violates the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution and whether such a right can be enforced against non-state actors.
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Bench:N.V. Ramana CJI, R Banumathi J, Ashok Bhushan J, L.N. Rao J, M.M. Shantangoudar J, Abdul Nazeer J, Subhash Reddy J, B.R. Gavai J, Surya Kant J