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woman

Analysis

The ‘first woman’ problem

A century after winning the right to practice law, women in the highest ranks of the judiciary remain the exception, not the norm

Manasi Shah

9th Mar 2025

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sensitive

Analysis

Stigma and sensitivity

A recent decision of the Supreme Court highlighted the need to create a more sensitive work environment for women in the judiciary

R. Sai Spandana

2nd Mar 2025

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disability guidelines

Analysis

SC reiterates direction to National Medical Commission to revise disability guidelines

In a recent case, a Division Bench observed that the NMC’s guidelines must reflect the recent progressive decisions of the Supreme Court

V. Venkatesan

25th Feb 2025

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Delhi waste management

Analysis

Delhi Pollution Crisis | From smoke to solutions: SC calls for reforms in waste management

Top court questioned why Delhi is still drowning in waste nine years after the Waste Management Rules came into force

Manasi Shah

25th Feb 2025

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Lokpal

Analysis

Can the Lokpal probe complaints against High Court judges?

The top court stayed a Lokpal Order which held that judges of HCs established by Acts of Parliament could be investigated by the Lokpal

Manasi Shah

21st Feb 2025

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arbitral award

Analysis

Can courts vary an arbitral award?

The first Constitution Bench of CJI Khanna’s tenure will look into the definition of “modification” in the context of arbitral awards

R. Sai Spandana

16th Feb 2025

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ad hoc

Analysis

Calling for reinforcements

A recent order on ad hoc judges in HCs presents an opportunity to look at the history of the temporary judge provision in the Constitution

Advay Vora

9th Feb 2025

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split

Analysis

A split verdict, a compromised burial

The Court’s operative order in a case concerning a man’s right to be buried in his own village sets a bad precedent for split verdicts

Sushovan Patnaik

3rd Feb 2025

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Supreme Court at 75

Analysis

Curtains fall on Supreme Court’s Diamond Jubilee year

A ceremonial bench gathered to mark the completion of the 75th year of the Supreme Court. We bring you highlights from the speeches

R. Sai Spandana

28th Jan 2025

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bench

Analysis

Benches and backlogs

As the Court completes 75, it must be convinced that structural reforms to tackle pendency need to look beyond increasing bench strength

R. Sai Spandana

26th Jan 2025

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arbitration

Analysis

Supreme Court Review 2024: Mostly friendly towards arbitration

In 2024, the Supreme Court walked the talk on party autonomy, equality and enforceability in arbitration. But there was one blip

R. Sai Spandana

23rd Jan 2025

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Channel

Representation in the Supreme Court | 2025

With six more retirements in 2025, how will the Collegium balance regional diversity with gender, religious and community representation?

R. Sai Spandana

17th Jan 2025

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cases

Gayatri Balasamy v ISG Novasoft Technologies Limited

The Supreme Court will decide if courts have the power to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act

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Next Hearing: February 18, 2025

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Bench:Sanjiv Khanna CJI, B.R. Gavai J, P.V. Sanjay Kumar J, K.V. Viswanathan J, A.G. Masih J

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Property Owners Association v State of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court unanimously held that Article 31C as upheld in Kesavananada Bharati (1973) remains in the Constitution after the decision in Minerva Mills (1980). The majority also held that not all privately owned property is a "material resource of the community" in an 8:1 majority.

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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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Next Hearing: December 3, 2024

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Bench:Sanjiv Khanna CJI, P.V. Sanjay Kumar J

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In Re Interplay Between Arbitration Agreements Under The Arbitration And Conciliation Act 1996 And The Indian Stamp Act 1899

A seven-judge bench held that an unstamped arbitration agreement is not void ab initio

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Arjun Flour Mills v State of Orissa

The Supreme Court will decide whether state governments are constitutionally permitted to collect sales tax based on annual turnover.

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75 Years of the Supreme Court

The First Eight

As part of our special series on the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary, we take a brief look at the lives and times of the first eight judges

R. Sai Spandana