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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.

SCO Team

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

R. Sai Spandana

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

Advay Vora and Krithiha V.

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.

Gauri Kashyap

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.

Gauri Kashyap

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

Advay Vora

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

Ajoy Karpuram

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.

Ajoy Karpuram

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.

Ayushi Saraogi

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?

Ayushi Saraogi

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.

Ajoy Karpuram

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?

Ayushi Saraogi

2nd Jul 2022

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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.

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Next Hearing: July 18, 2022

Last Updated: 20210716

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

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