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One size need not fit all: The possible consequences of the industrial alcohol judgement
The decision heralds a welcome shift in jurisprudence by giving states power to regulate the misuse of industrial spirits in potable liquor
12th Nov 2024
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Advancing the spirit of fiscal federalism: the industrial alcohol judgement
The decision creates avenues for revenue in the post-GST era but also blurs the regulatory distinction between industrial & potable alcohol
7th Nov 2024
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5 upcoming Constitution Bench judgements before CJI D.Y. Chandrachud retires
Benches led by CJI Chandrachud are expected to deliver five judgements on matters of minority status, arbitration and public employment
4th Nov 2024
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Whose power is it anyway?
Justice Nagarathna’s dissents in two recent Constitution Bench matters may suggest that achieving ‘federal balance’ is a delicate thing
28th Oct 2024
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Breweries, refineries, treasuries
Two cases, three lists and a turf war between the Centre and states
21st Apr 2024
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“Be you ever so high”: A brief history of the Supreme Court’s call for impartial agencies
The Jain Hawala decision was meant to have freed agencies like CBI and ED from Union interference. The government keeps finding a backdoor
28th Feb 2024
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Aligarh Muslim University’s Minority Status: Arguments
The Supreme Court reserved judgement in a case determining the minority institution status of Aligarh Muslim University
24th Feb 2024
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“The Supreme Court has done the right thing”: Dr. M.P. Singh on Article 370
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s judgement, SCO caught up with the constitutional law expert on the past and present of the federal scheme
19th Dec 2023
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Judicial Appointments in Limbo: Supreme Court Expresses Concerns Over Delayed Collegium Recommendations
Prolonged appointments pending since July 2023 breached the timeline set by the Supreme Court for appointing judges
20th Nov 2023
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Supreme Court pulls up Union Government for no response on collegium recommendations
A Division Bench directed the Attorney General to engage in a “fruitful discussion” with the Union Government over pending recommendations
7th Nov 2023
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The Delhi ‘Services’ Bill: How Does it Differ from the Union’s Ordinance?
SCO examines the major differences between key provisions of the Delhi Service Ordinance and the Delhi Service Bill.
11th Aug 2023
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Union Ordinance Contradicts SC Judgement granting Delhi Government Power Over NCT Delhi
SCO breaksdown the Unions Ordinance that defies the SC's decision.
22nd May 2023
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State of Punjab v Union of India
The Supreme Court will hear petitions filed by the Punjab government against the Centre’s notification expanding the jurisdiction of Border Security Forces (BSF) to 50 km from the international border in Punjab.
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