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🪧 Yesterday, the Supreme Court, in the Jantar Mantar protest hearing, observed that protection from “coercive action” cannot be denied to students merely because they were previously accused in minor criminal cases. Read: https://bit.ly/4w5GRie
🏳️⚧️ Yesterday, a three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant deferred consideration of the interim relief sought in petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yUWWtz
📬 In our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR), we shortlist five important judgements delivered by the Court from 27 to 31 July. Read: https://bit.ly/4w8taiz
🪧 Yesterday, the Supreme Court, in the Jantar Mantar protest hearing, observed that protection from “coercive action” cannot be denied to students merely because they were previously accused in minor criminal cases. Read: https://bit.ly/4w5GRie
🏳️⚧️ Yesterday, a three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant deferred consideration of the interim relief sought in petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yUWWtz
📬 In our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR), we shortlist five important judgements delivered by the Court from 27 to 31 July. Read: https://bit.ly/4w8taiz
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SC: No coercive action against students accused of minor criminal offences - Supreme Court Observer
The Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law.
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👨🏽⚖️ Should a sitting judge engage in critical public deconstruction of settled judicial decisions? We revisit the question in light of Justice Bhuyan's recent speech: https://bit.ly/4yXUx1y
🏳️⚧️ On Monday, the Supreme Court deferred consideration of interim protection for transgender identity cards issued under the 2019 Act. Read: https://bit.ly/4yUWWtz
📬 From the constitutional validity of life sentences to post-facto environmental clearance, here are five unmissable Supreme Court decisions from last week: https://bit.ly/4w8taiz
👨🏽⚖️ Should a sitting judge engage in critical public deconstruction of settled judicial decisions? We revisit the question in light of Justice Bhuyan's recent speech: https://bit.ly/4yXUx1y
🏳️⚧️ On Monday, the Supreme Court deferred consideration of interim protection for transgender identity cards issued under the 2019 Act. Read: https://bit.ly/4yUWWtz
📬 From the constitutional validity of life sentences to post-facto environmental clearance, here are five unmissable Supreme Court decisions from last week: https://bit.ly/4w8taiz
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An exercise in introspection - Supreme Court Observer
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🌳 On 29 July, a three-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court delivered the final judgement in Vanashakti v Union of India and declared prior environmental clearance mandatory. Read: https://bit.ly/4fR1yIC
🗃️ July recorded over 95,000 pending cases. We analyse the pendency, institution and disposal trends of this year: https://bit.ly/4wDp5nz
📊 A newly launched Judicial Transparency Index scores the higher judiciary in India on 68 indicators and across 18 themes. We examine: https://bit.ly/4fPfnan
🌳 On 29 July, a three-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court delivered the final judgement in Vanashakti v Union of India and declared prior environmental clearance mandatory. Read: https://bit.ly/4fR1yIC
🗃️ July recorded over 95,000 pending cases. We analyse the pendency, institution and disposal trends of this year: https://bit.ly/4wDp5nz
📊 A newly launched Judicial Transparency Index scores the higher judiciary in India on 68 indicators and across 18 themes. We examine: https://bit.ly/4fPfnan
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Vanashakti III restores rule and exception - Supreme Court Observer
A three-Judge Bench declares prior clearance mandatory, corrects the precedent record, and forgives every project already in the pipeline.
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🌳 On 29 July, the Supreme Court held that the Environment (Protection) Act allows limited post-facto environmental clearances in exceptional cases. We analyse the Vanashakti litigation and it's line of precedent: https://bit.ly/4fR1yIC
⚖️ Our summary of the Vanashakti III judgement explains the limited statutory exception recognised by the Court and breaks down its findings on the key issues. Read: https://bit.ly/4fRwmud
🗃️ Pendency in the Supreme Court remained above the 95,000-mark at the end of July 2026. We map out the trends across pendency, institution and disposal of cases this year: https://bit.ly/4wDp5nz
🌳 On 29 July, the Supreme Court held that the Environment (Protection) Act allows limited post-facto environmental clearances in exceptional cases. We analyse the Vanashakti litigation and it's line of precedent: https://bit.ly/4fR1yIC
⚖️ Our summary of the Vanashakti III judgement explains the limited statutory exception recognised by the Court and breaks down its findings on the key issues. Read: https://bit.ly/4fRwmud
🗃️ Pendency in the Supreme Court remained above the 95,000-mark at the end of July 2026. We map out the trends across pendency, institution and disposal of cases this year: https://bit.ly/4wDp5nz
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Vanashakti III restores rule and exception - Supreme Court Observer
A three-Judge Bench declares prior clearance mandatory, corrects the precedent record, and forgives every project already in the pipeline.
🌞 Good morning!
⚖️ Our commentary examines the Supreme Court’s 2026 Report on gender-sensitive judging and whether it addresses all forms of gender stereotypes: https://bit.ly/4xmKUI2
🗞️ The 2026 Report replaces the Court’s 2023 gender stereotypes handbook, which CJI Surya Kant described “too Harvard-oriented.” Our newsletter examines the questions raised by the new report: https://bit.ly/4fM6P5s
🌐 On 7 August, the Supreme Court heard challenges to provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its Rules. Our hearing report: https://bit.ly/4xtkV1s
🏔️ On 30 July, the Supreme Court directed the inquiry into Himachal Pradesh’s depleting ecology to the Central Empowered Committee. We analyse the move: https://bit.ly/4fPWRjG
⚖️ Our commentary examines the Supreme Court’s 2026 Report on gender-sensitive judging and whether it addresses all forms of gender stereotypes: https://bit.ly/4xmKUI2
🗞️ The 2026 Report replaces the Court’s 2023 gender stereotypes handbook, which CJI Surya Kant described “too Harvard-oriented.” Our newsletter examines the questions raised by the new report: https://bit.ly/4fM6P5s
🌐 On 7 August, the Supreme Court heard challenges to provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and its Rules. Our hearing report: https://bit.ly/4xtkV1s
🏔️ On 30 July, the Supreme Court directed the inquiry into Himachal Pradesh’s depleting ecology to the Central Empowered Committee. We analyse the move: https://bit.ly/4fPWRjG
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From Boston to Bhopal? The SC’s new publication on gender stereotypes - Supreme Court Observer
While the 2026 Report promises more practical training for judges, it may turn out less useful to tackle all kinds of gender stereotypes
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📬 Our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) features five important judgements from 3 to 8 August 2026. Read: https://bit.ly/4g97oFt
♀️ Our newsletter examines whether the Supreme Court’s latest Report on gender-sensitive judging can help combat gender stereotypes and prevent them from distorting judicial outcomes. Read: https://bit.ly/4fM6P5s
🌐 On 7 August, the Supreme Court continued hearing challenges to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Petitioners argued that it removes an existing public-interest safeguard for disclosing personal information. Read: https://bit.ly/4xtkV1s
📬 Our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) features five important judgements from 3 to 8 August 2026. Read: https://bit.ly/4g97oFt
♀️ Our newsletter examines whether the Supreme Court’s latest Report on gender-sensitive judging can help combat gender stereotypes and prevent them from distorting judicial outcomes. Read: https://bit.ly/4fM6P5s
🌐 On 7 August, the Supreme Court continued hearing challenges to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Petitioners argued that it removes an existing public-interest safeguard for disclosing personal information. Read: https://bit.ly/4xtkV1s
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SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 8 | Issue 2 - Supreme Court Observer
In this issue, we shortlist five important judgements from 3 August to 8 August 2026
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👨⚖️ The Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry Report is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament today. The Committee had submitted its report to Speaker Om Birla on 18 May: https://bit.ly/4ulztPD
📬 The latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) brings you five notable judgements from last week: https://bit.ly/4g97oFt
🗂️ The 2026 Report on Gender and Sensitivity promises practical training for judges, but may fall short in addressing all forms of gender stereotypes: https://bit.ly/4xmKUI2
⚖️ What is a Lok Adalat? Who organises it and what cases does it take up? Find out on our Procedure page: https://bit.ly/3TQ5aDy
👨⚖️ The Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry Report is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament today. The Committee had submitted its report to Speaker Om Birla on 18 May: https://bit.ly/4ulztPD
📬 The latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) brings you five notable judgements from last week: https://bit.ly/4g97oFt
🗂️ The 2026 Report on Gender and Sensitivity promises practical training for judges, but may fall short in addressing all forms of gender stereotypes: https://bit.ly/4xmKUI2
⚖️ What is a Lok Adalat? Who organises it and what cases does it take up? Find out on our Procedure page: https://bit.ly/3TQ5aDy
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Inquiry Committee submits report on Justice Yashwant Varma to Speaker Om Birla - Supreme Court Observer
The Lok Sabha speaker set a precedent by directing the committee to complete its work despite Justice Varma's resignation
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🧑🏻⚖️ Yesterday, the Secretaries-General of both Houses of Parliament tabled the Judges Inquiry Committee’s report on the Justice Yashwant Varma cash-in-house controversy. The Committee concluded that all three Articles of Charge against him stand proved: https://bit.ly/4fTMMCf
⚖️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court listed hearings in two seven-judge Bench matters:
• 🏛️ Challenge to States’ power to impose taxes based on annual turnover — from 22 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4z8rJTT
• 🗣️ MLA immunity under Article 194 and freedom of speech — from 6 October 2026: https://bit.ly/3UedSeN
📖 In our review of They Created a Nation: The Omnipresence of “Due Process” in the Indian Constitution, we examine the “due process” clause deliberately omitted by the framers of the Constitution. Read: https://bit.ly/3TJxOGn
🧑🏻⚖️ Yesterday, the Secretaries-General of both Houses of Parliament tabled the Judges Inquiry Committee’s report on the Justice Yashwant Varma cash-in-house controversy. The Committee concluded that all three Articles of Charge against him stand proved: https://bit.ly/4fTMMCf
⚖️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court listed hearings in two seven-judge Bench matters:
• 🏛️ Challenge to States’ power to impose taxes based on annual turnover — from 22 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4z8rJTT
• 🗣️ MLA immunity under Article 194 and freedom of speech — from 6 October 2026: https://bit.ly/3UedSeN
📖 In our review of They Created a Nation: The Omnipresence of “Due Process” in the Indian Constitution, we examine the “due process” clause deliberately omitted by the framers of the Constitution. Read: https://bit.ly/3TJxOGn
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The Justice Yashwant Varma report answers its absent Judge - Supreme Court Observer
A statutory inquiry, once seized of definite charges, survives the resignation and boycott of the judge it examines.
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🧑🏻⚖️ On 12 August, the report of the Judges Inquiry Committee on the Justice Yashwant Varma cash-in-house controversy was laid before both Houses of Parliament. All three Articles of Charge stand proved. Our analysis: https://bit.ly/466oT4p
📘 A recent book by N. Kavitha Rameshwar traces the journey of due process from the Magna Carta to American law and the Indian Constitution. Our Book Review: https://bit.ly/3TJxOGn
⚖️ The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings in two seven-judge Constitution Bench matters:
1. Whether States may impose a surcharge on sales tax computed on annual turnover — 22 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4z8rJTT
2. Whether Legislative Privilege under Article 194 overrides free speech under Article 19(1)— 6 October 2026: https://bit.ly/3UedSeN
🧑🏻⚖️ On 12 August, the report of the Judges Inquiry Committee on the Justice Yashwant Varma cash-in-house controversy was laid before both Houses of Parliament. All three Articles of Charge stand proved. Our analysis: https://bit.ly/466oT4p
📘 A recent book by N. Kavitha Rameshwar traces the journey of due process from the Magna Carta to American law and the Indian Constitution. Our Book Review: https://bit.ly/3TJxOGn
⚖️ The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings in two seven-judge Constitution Bench matters:
1. Whether States may impose a surcharge on sales tax computed on annual turnover — 22 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4z8rJTT
2. Whether Legislative Privilege under Article 194 overrides free speech under Article 19(1)— 6 October 2026: https://bit.ly/3UedSeN
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The Justice Yashwant Varma report answers its absent Judge - Supreme Court Observer
A statutory inquiry, once seized of definite charges, survives the resignation and boycott of the judge it examines.
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🇮🇳 Our Independence Day newsletter looks back at 79 years of India’s independence and the growing influence of “Swadeshi jurisprudence” in courts and classrooms. Read: https://bit.ly/4wXRiWf
⚖️ On 22 July, the Court issued notice issued in a writ petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT), challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s authority to recognise the merger of its legislators with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. We summarise the petition: https://bit.ly/4gznOrU
📃 On 20 July, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal filed a PIL seeking an authoritative interpretation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The petition argues that incorrect reading of the anti-defection law facilitates defections. Read our petition summary: https://bit.ly/4xLb6fD
🇮🇳 Our Independence Day newsletter looks back at 79 years of India’s independence and the growing influence of “Swadeshi jurisprudence” in courts and classrooms. Read: https://bit.ly/4wXRiWf
⚖️ On 22 July, the Court issued notice issued in a writ petition filed by Shiv Sena (UBT), challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s authority to recognise the merger of its legislators with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. We summarise the petition: https://bit.ly/4gznOrU
📃 On 20 July, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal filed a PIL seeking an authoritative interpretation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The petition argues that incorrect reading of the anti-defection law facilitates defections. Read our petition summary: https://bit.ly/4xLb6fD
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Law, history, and ideas of India - Supreme Court Observer
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🏳️⚧️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court recorded the Union’s statement that transgender identity cards issued before the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 came into force will remain valid, subject to the outcome of the proceedings: https://bit.ly/3TXOSZi
📽️ The Transgender Amendment Act is currently under challenge before the Supreme Court. After three hearings, we recap the latest developments: https://bit.ly/4bUPbdz
⚖️ Volume 8 Issue 3 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) shortlists five important judgements from 10 to 14 August. Read: https://bit.ly/4g3qXQM
🏳️⚧️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court recorded the Union’s statement that transgender identity cards issued before the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 came into force will remain valid, subject to the outcome of the proceedings: https://bit.ly/3TXOSZi
📽️ The Transgender Amendment Act is currently under challenge before the Supreme Court. After three hearings, we recap the latest developments: https://bit.ly/4bUPbdz
⚖️ Volume 8 Issue 3 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) shortlists five important judgements from 10 to 14 August. Read: https://bit.ly/4g3qXQM
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Union promises no disruption to transgender identity cards already issued - Supreme Court Observer
Petitioners sought to preserve rights flowing from the 2019 law amid changes under the 2026 amendment
🌸 Good Morning!
🪧 Yesterday, the Supreme Court indicated that it may use Article 142 to quash FIRs against students who participated in the recent protests. It clarified that cases involving persons accused of grave offences will continue separately. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qqhDtL
🏛️ On 3 August, CJI Surya Kant inaugurated 16 special courts at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court Complex. We examine the push for courts dedicated to anti-terror, narcotics and organised crime cases, and why this does not necessarily create judicial capacity. Read: https://bit.ly/3ShlXik
🏳️⚧️ On Monday, the Union assured that transgender identity cards issued before the commencement of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 will not be disturbed. Our report: https://bit.ly/3TXOSZi
⚖️ Volume 8 Issue 3 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) highlights five of the most important judgements delivered last week: https://bit.ly/4g3qXQM
🪧 Yesterday, the Supreme Court indicated that it may use Article 142 to quash FIRs against students who participated in the recent protests. It clarified that cases involving persons accused of grave offences will continue separately. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qqhDtL
🏛️ On 3 August, CJI Surya Kant inaugurated 16 special courts at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court Complex. We examine the push for courts dedicated to anti-terror, narcotics and organised crime cases, and why this does not necessarily create judicial capacity. Read: https://bit.ly/3ShlXik
🏳️⚧️ On Monday, the Union assured that transgender identity cards issued before the commencement of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 will not be disturbed. Our report: https://bit.ly/3TXOSZi
⚖️ Volume 8 Issue 3 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) highlights five of the most important judgements delivered last week: https://bit.ly/4g3qXQM
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SC says Jantar Mantar protest FIRs cannot define students’ futures - Supreme Court Observer
The Court said Article 142 can clear FIRs involving students alone, while cases against those accused of grave offences will continue separately
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🗓️ Today a nine-judge Constitution Bench will pronounce its judgement on the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court had reserved its verdict in March, following 3 days of arguments. Our case background: https://bit.ly/4bY5uGm
❓Our explainer analyses the stakes in the case that could reshape India’s labour jurisprudence: https://bit.ly/4bnYktW
🧩 The nine-judge bench will also reconsider a 1978 decision which favoured an expansive definition of “industry” under the Act. Our arguments matrix summarises the key contentions: https://bit.ly/4d2d5VK
🏭 In a commentary, Justice K. Chandru, former judge of the Madras High Court, wrote that the nine-judge bench hearing on the definition is "a waste of judicial time." Read: https://bit.ly/4lO5oF0
📑 Stay tuned to scobserver.in as we breakdown, summarise and analyse the verdict!
🗓️ Today a nine-judge Constitution Bench will pronounce its judgement on the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The Court had reserved its verdict in March, following 3 days of arguments. Our case background: https://bit.ly/4bY5uGm
❓Our explainer analyses the stakes in the case that could reshape India’s labour jurisprudence: https://bit.ly/4bnYktW
🧩 The nine-judge bench will also reconsider a 1978 decision which favoured an expansive definition of “industry” under the Act. Our arguments matrix summarises the key contentions: https://bit.ly/4d2d5VK
🏭 In a commentary, Justice K. Chandru, former judge of the Madras High Court, wrote that the nine-judge bench hearing on the definition is "a waste of judicial time." Read: https://bit.ly/4lO5oF0
📑 Stay tuned to scobserver.in as we breakdown, summarise and analyse the verdict!
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Definition of "Industry" - Case Page - Supreme Court Observer
A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously held that the triple test laid down in Bangalore Water Supply v A. Rajappa (1978) will determine all pending industrial disputes.
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Today, a nine-judge Constitution Bench will determine the definition of "industry" under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
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Today, a nine-judge Constitution Bench will determine the definition of "industry" under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
🧵 Follow this thread for live-updates from the pronouncement. Live-st…
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🏭 Yesterday, a nine-judge Constitution Bench held that while the 1978 definition of "industry" has stood the test of time, some aspects of the triple test require refinement. The reformulated test will apply prospectively. Our report: https://bit.ly/4imgxNr
🔖 _"14 Lawyers: Portraits from the Bar"_ by Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran tells the story of Nirmal and Kapila Hingorani, the couple behind the first PIL in India. An excerpt: https://bit.ly/3TZkqhs
🌐 Can AI companies be allowed to train their technology on copyrighted material in "public interest"? IP lawyer Aparajita Lath analyses a recent Delhi High Court decision: https://bit.ly/4ilAJix
🏭 Yesterday, a nine-judge Constitution Bench held that while the 1978 definition of "industry" has stood the test of time, some aspects of the triple test require refinement. The reformulated test will apply prospectively. Our report: https://bit.ly/4imgxNr
🔖 _"14 Lawyers: Portraits from the Bar"_ by Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran tells the story of Nirmal and Kapila Hingorani, the couple behind the first PIL in India. An excerpt: https://bit.ly/3TZkqhs
🌐 Can AI companies be allowed to train their technology on copyrighted material in "public interest"? IP lawyer Aparajita Lath analyses a recent Delhi High Court decision: https://bit.ly/4ilAJix
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1978 “Industry” test to determine pending cases - Supreme Court Observer
Majority held the reference maintainable and left pending disputes to be decided under the 1978 triple test
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📅 We don’t usually send out our message on Saturdays, but today is a working day for the Supreme Court, so here’s what’s happening:
👨🏻⚖️ Justice Sanjay Karol retires from the Supreme Court today, after a tenure of three and a half years. On the occasion of his retirement, we look back at:
* ✍🏼 His notable judgements: https://bit.ly/4zvUGt3
* 📊 His tenure in numbers: https://bit.ly/4xa37J7
🏭 On 20 August, a nine-judge Constitution Bench held that a reference seeking reconsideration of the definition of “industry” is maintainable. Read our:
* 📈 Judgement matrix: https://bit.ly/4ihwAw4
* 📝 Judgement summary: https://bit.ly/4gorCuL
⚖️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court modified its 2025 mandate requiring Civil Judge (Junior Division) candidates to have three years of practical experience at the Bar. It held that the requirement could be met through a combination of institutional training and supervised work. Read: https://bit.ly/4qy34V0
📅 We don’t usually send out our message on Saturdays, but today is a working day for the Supreme Court, so here’s what’s happening:
👨🏻⚖️ Justice Sanjay Karol retires from the Supreme Court today, after a tenure of three and a half years. On the occasion of his retirement, we look back at:
* ✍🏼 His notable judgements: https://bit.ly/4zvUGt3
* 📊 His tenure in numbers: https://bit.ly/4xa37J7
🏭 On 20 August, a nine-judge Constitution Bench held that a reference seeking reconsideration of the definition of “industry” is maintainable. Read our:
* 📈 Judgement matrix: https://bit.ly/4ihwAw4
* 📝 Judgement summary: https://bit.ly/4gorCuL
⚖️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court modified its 2025 mandate requiring Civil Judge (Junior Division) candidates to have three years of practical experience at the Bar. It held that the requirement could be met through a combination of institutional training and supervised work. Read: https://bit.ly/4qy34V0
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Justice Sanjay Karol’s notable judgements
From proportionality in criminal sentencing to nationwide directives, Justice Karol leaves a legacy of firm and precise adjudication
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⚖️ Our latest newsletter responds to the recent NALSAR row, looking at the Supreme Court's archival practices and record of judicial outreach: https://bit.ly/3Uvm8XW
👨🏻⚖️ On the occassion of Justice Sanjay Karol retirement, we look back at:
* ✍🏼 His notable judgements: https://bit.ly/4zvUGt3
* 📊 His tenure in numbers: https://bit.ly/4xa37J7
🏭 The recent nine-judge Constitution Bench decision on definition of “industry” contained 5 opinions. Learn more through our:
* 📈 Judgement matrix: https://bit.ly/4ihwAw4
* 📝 Judgement summary: https://bit.ly/4gorCuL
⚖️ Our latest newsletter responds to the recent NALSAR row, looking at the Supreme Court's archival practices and record of judicial outreach: https://bit.ly/3Uvm8XW
👨🏻⚖️ On the occassion of Justice Sanjay Karol retirement, we look back at:
* ✍🏼 His notable judgements: https://bit.ly/4zvUGt3
* 📊 His tenure in numbers: https://bit.ly/4xa37J7
🏭 The recent nine-judge Constitution Bench decision on definition of “industry” contained 5 opinions. Learn more through our:
* 📈 Judgement matrix: https://bit.ly/4ihwAw4
* 📝 Judgement summary: https://bit.ly/4gorCuL
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Speaking out
The NALSAR row shows how judicial outreach increasingly invites dialogue, dissent and demands for transparency
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📬 The Supreme Court delivered 28 reportable judgements between 17 and 21 August 2026. Our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports highlights five of the most important ones: https://bit.ly/4gu6ymW
⚖️ Our newsletter examines whether the Supreme Court has bridged the gap between institutional facts and public perception in light of the NALSAR controversy. Read: https://bit.ly/3Uvm8XW
🏭 The nine-judge Constitution Bench judgement on the definition of “industry” spans 489 pages and contains five opinions. Explore our:
* 📝 Judgement summary: https://bit.ly/4gorCuL
* 📈 Judgement matrix: https://bit.ly/4ihwAw4
📬 The Supreme Court delivered 28 reportable judgements between 17 and 21 August 2026. Our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports highlights five of the most important ones: https://bit.ly/4gu6ymW
⚖️ Our newsletter examines whether the Supreme Court has bridged the gap between institutional facts and public perception in light of the NALSAR controversy. Read: https://bit.ly/3Uvm8XW
🏭 The nine-judge Constitution Bench judgement on the definition of “industry” spans 489 pages and contains five opinions. Explore our:
* 📝 Judgement summary: https://bit.ly/4gorCuL
* 📈 Judgement matrix: https://bit.ly/4ihwAw4
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SCO.LR | 2026 | Volume 8 | Issue 4 - Supreme Court Observer
The Supreme Court delivered 28 judgements between 17 to 21 August 2026. In this issue, we identified five of the most important ones…
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⚖️ On 13 August, the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 received Presidential assent, three days after its introduction in Parliament. Prashant Reddy T. writes that the new Act could pave the way for another round of litigation. Read: https://bit.ly/4gkHcsI
🏭 Contributing Editor V. Venkatesan analyses the nine-judge “industry” verdict and examines what it leaves open for the new Industrial Relations Code. Read: https://bit.ly/4wUmDZb
🗳️ On 25 August, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to disclose the number of appeals pending against the deletion and inclusion of voters in West Bengal’s electoral rolls. Read: https://bit.ly/4gPYle2
🗃️ The Supreme Court’s three-day Special Lok Adalat concluded on 23 August. Of 3285 cases listed, 1712 were resolved, including 48 through mediation. We analyse: https://bit.ly/4zDTlR8
⚖️ On 13 August, the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 received Presidential assent, three days after its introduction in Parliament. Prashant Reddy T. writes that the new Act could pave the way for another round of litigation. Read: https://bit.ly/4gkHcsI
🏭 Contributing Editor V. Venkatesan analyses the nine-judge “industry” verdict and examines what it leaves open for the new Industrial Relations Code. Read: https://bit.ly/4wUmDZb
🗳️ On 25 August, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to disclose the number of appeals pending against the deletion and inclusion of voters in West Bengal’s electoral rolls. Read: https://bit.ly/4gPYle2
🗃️ The Supreme Court’s three-day Special Lok Adalat concluded on 23 August. Of 3285 cases listed, 1712 were resolved, including 48 through mediation. We analyse: https://bit.ly/4zDTlR8
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New tribunal law raises more questions than answers - Supreme Court Observer
The Tribunal Reforms Act, 2026 paves the way for yet another round of litigation
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🗳️ On Tuesday, the Supreme Court sought details of appeals against the deletion and inclusion of voters in West Bengal’s electoral rolls. It also considered whether voters whose names were deleted should receive priority in the disposal of appeals. Our hearing report: https://bit.ly/4gPYle2
🪧 On 25 August, the Court agreed to list an interim application seeking the reconstitution of the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) investigating allegations of police excesses during the 20 July student protests at Jantar Mantar. Read: https://bit.ly/4wLE7Xz
⚖️ On 13 August, the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 received Presidential assent just three days after its introduction in Parliament. In his commentary, Prashant Reddy T. explains why the Act could trigger further litigation once the qualification criteria for tribunal members are notified. Read: https://bit.ly/4gkHcsI
🗳️ On Tuesday, the Supreme Court sought details of appeals against the deletion and inclusion of voters in West Bengal’s electoral rolls. It also considered whether voters whose names were deleted should receive priority in the disposal of appeals. Our hearing report: https://bit.ly/4gPYle2
🪧 On 25 August, the Court agreed to list an interim application seeking the reconstitution of the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) investigating allegations of police excesses during the 20 July student protests at Jantar Mantar. Read: https://bit.ly/4wLE7Xz
⚖️ On 13 August, the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 received Presidential assent just three days after its introduction in Parliament. In his commentary, Prashant Reddy T. explains why the Act could trigger further litigation once the qualification criteria for tribunal members are notified. Read: https://bit.ly/4gkHcsI
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West Bengal SIR | SC directs ECI to disclose status of pending appeals - Supreme Court Observer
Petitioners contended that only seven lakh appeals were filed by voters deleted from electoral rolls
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🌳 Recently, the Supreme Court set aside the 2017 NGT finding that the World Culture Festival organised by the Art of Living Foundation had damaged the Yamuna floodplain. Our analysis: https://bit.ly/4iz8mNW
🗃️ On 25 August, the Court sought details on the number and status of appeals filed before tribunals against the deletion and inclusion of voters in West Bengal’s electoral rolls. The petitioners had submitted that the data was not in the public domain. Read: https://bit.ly/4gPYle2
⚖️ The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 marks the Union's fifth attempt at tribunal reform in the last decade. Prashant Reddy T. analyses the Act, pointing out how it leaves tribunals partially dependent on their parent ministries. Read: https://bit.ly/4gkHcsI
🌳 Recently, the Supreme Court set aside the 2017 NGT finding that the World Culture Festival organised by the Art of Living Foundation had damaged the Yamuna floodplain. Our analysis: https://bit.ly/4iz8mNW
🗃️ On 25 August, the Court sought details on the number and status of appeals filed before tribunals against the deletion and inclusion of voters in West Bengal’s electoral rolls. The petitioners had submitted that the data was not in the public domain. Read: https://bit.ly/4gPYle2
⚖️ The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026 marks the Union's fifth attempt at tribunal reform in the last decade. Prashant Reddy T. analyses the Act, pointing out how it leaves tribunals partially dependent on their parent ministries. Read: https://bit.ly/4gkHcsI
Supreme Court Observer
Proving the polluter: What the Yamuna floodplain verdict demands of environmental liability - Supreme Court Observer
The Supreme Court holds that the polluter pays principle presupposes a proven polluter and a documented ecological baseline.