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Umar Khalid’s Bail Application Tracker
After the Delhi Court denied Umar Khalid bail in October 2022, he approached the Supreme Court.
14th Feb 2024
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Supreme Court Review 2023: Freedom of Speech
The Court ruled in favour of media outlets in some free speech cases though the key sedition matter is moving at a glacial pace
3rd Jan 2024
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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
21st Sep 2023
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279th Law Commission Report Recommends Stricter Sedition Laws
SCO Explains the 279th Law Commission report which recommends increased punishment and wider application of sedition law.
6th Jun 2023
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Stronger Suppression of ‘Dangerous’ Speech a Must, Says Law Commission
DESK BRIEF: In its 279th Report, the Law Commission recommended broadening the scope of sedition and increasing quantum of punishment.
5th Jun 2023
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Law Commission Recommends Stricter Sedition Law
Citing National Security, the 279th Law Commission report recommended increased punishment and wider application of Sedition Law
3rd Jun 2023
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2022 Supreme Court Review: Freedom of Speech
The most important Freedom of Speech cases at the Supreme Court were characterised by the Union's inability to follow the Court's directions
28th Dec 2022
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2022 Supreme Court Review: 10 Key Judgments
In 2022, the Supreme Court delivered important Judgments on reservations, religious freedoms, freedom of speech and more.
22nd Dec 2022
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SCO Daily: SC Returns from Diwali Break
CJI Lalit heard challenges to CAA and Sedition. Justice Chandrachud reiterated the bar on the two-finger test in sexual assault cases.
31st Oct 2022
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CJI Ramana’s Notable Judgments
What was the impact of CJI Ramana’s Judgments on the Court, the law and the country?
27th Aug 2022
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Do Lower Courts Consider SC Judgments When Deciding Bail Cases?
Despite SC Judgments to the contrary, it remains difficult for an accused to get bail from lower courts.
2nd Aug 2022
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Looking Ahead: The Court in July 2022
The Court is set to hear a slew of important cases in July 2022—will citizens be able to tune in?
2nd Jul 2022
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Constitutionality of Sedition
Pending
SG Vombatkere v Union of India
The Supreme Court will decide if Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, that criminalises sedition, is unconstitutional.
MoreNext Hearing: July 18, 2022
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