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Transition time
As the discussion on Justice Chandrachud’s legacy settles, there is a sense that his successor may herald a return to more unassuming ways
18th Nov 2024
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And it’s a wrap
In his last week in office as Chief Justice, D.Y. Chandrachud characteristically drew a neat line under unfinished business
11th Nov 2024
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Justice Khanna’s era begins
As the incoming Chief Justice, Sanjiv Khanna has the enviable task of balancing continuity with fresh reforms
31st Oct 2024
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“Passing the baton”: D.Y. Chandrachud nominates Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India
If the nomination is accepted by the Union, Justice Khanna will serve as India’s 51st Chief Justice from 11 November 2024
17th Oct 2024
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After the break
The Court’s first week back saw a number of decisions including interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal, a review petition and Collegium activity
14th Jul 2024
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SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal in ED case; refers question of legality of arrest to a larger bench
Bench said that the question of the 'need and necessity of arrest' is open even as the Delhi CM will have to stay in jail in the CBI case
12th Jul 2024
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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.
11th May 2024
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What are the interim bail conditions for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal?
The Supreme Court observed that Kejriwal was not a threat to society as he had no criminal antecedents
10th May 2024
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Supreme Court grants interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till 1 June 2024
The Bench directed Kejriwal to report back to judicial custody on 2 June, two days prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha Election Results
10th May 2024
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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
7th May 2024
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“Complex articulation often seeps into our judgements”: Justice Sanjiv Khanna
While delivering the inaugural address at an event to kick off the Court’s 75th year, the judge acknowledged that orders need to be brief
29th Jan 2024
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Contradictory Orders of the Calcutta High Court: Special Bench of the Supreme Court stays proceedings
The Special Bench comprising five seniormost judges of the Supreme Court will assemble on 29 January 2024 to hear the case on merits
27th Jan 2024
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Jaya Thakur v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023 is contrary to the Constitution Bench decision in Anoop Baranwal (2023). The Act sets up a committee to nominate members to the ECI.
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In Re: Orders of Calcutta High Court dated 24.01.2024 and 25.01.2024 and ancillary issues
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of conflicting orders of two benches of the Calcutta High Court, where Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay also levied allegations of misconduct on Justice Soumen Sen.
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Bench:D.Y. Chandrachud CJI, Sanjiv Khanna CJI, B.R. Gavai J, Surya Kant J, Aniruddha Bose J