🇮🇳 Happy Constitution Day!
📖 Today marks 75 years since the Constitution of India was adopted.
👨🏻⚖ To commemorate the day, we recall a historic conference in 1948. Federal and High Court judges from across the country gathered in Delhi to discuss issues concerning the judiciary in the work-in-progress Constitution: https://bit.ly/4eKIwkC
📜 We’ve also launched a special series to commemorate 75 years of the Supreme Court. The series has articles about the Court's history and essays that analyse its impact on public life.
📖 From the inaugural speech by the first Chief Justice of India H. J. Kani’s to an overview of India's death penalty jurisprudence, we have it all:
https://www.scobserver.in/75-years-of-the-supreme-court/
📖 Today marks 75 years since the Constitution of India was adopted.
👨🏻⚖ To commemorate the day, we recall a historic conference in 1948. Federal and High Court judges from across the country gathered in Delhi to discuss issues concerning the judiciary in the work-in-progress Constitution: https://bit.ly/4eKIwkC
📜 We’ve also launched a special series to commemorate 75 years of the Supreme Court. The series has articles about the Court's history and essays that analyse its impact on public life.
📖 From the inaugural speech by the first Chief Justice of India H. J. Kani’s to an overview of India's death penalty jurisprudence, we have it all:
https://www.scobserver.in/75-years-of-the-supreme-court/
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A gathering of judges - Supreme Court Observer
To commemorate India’s 75th Law Day on 26 November, we recall a historic conference of Federal and High Court judges in March 1948
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💨 This year, like every year, the Supreme Court has been monitoring the deteoriating air quality in Delhi. Last week, the Court came down heavily on the Union and state governments for delays in implementing measures to curb air pollution.
🏛️ To rectify the "failure" of the states and ensure that Heavy Vehicles were not entering the NCR, the Court appointed 13 advocates as Court Commissioners at various check points and directed them to submit a report: https://bit.ly/4fJ4p4Z
🔎 On Monday, the Court reviewed the report. It revealed several mishaps such as inadequate barricading and the absence of police personnel at as many as 83 checkpoints inspected in the NCR. More here: https://bit.ly/4eR7W02
💨 This year, like every year, the Supreme Court has been monitoring the deteoriating air quality in Delhi. Last week, the Court came down heavily on the Union and state governments for delays in implementing measures to curb air pollution.
🏛️ To rectify the "failure" of the states and ensure that Heavy Vehicles were not entering the NCR, the Court appointed 13 advocates as Court Commissioners at various check points and directed them to submit a report: https://bit.ly/4fJ4p4Z
🔎 On Monday, the Court reviewed the report. It revealed several mishaps such as inadequate barricading and the absence of police personnel at as many as 83 checkpoints inspected in the NCR. More here: https://bit.ly/4eR7W02
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Delhi pollution crisis: Can the Supreme Court clear the air? - Supreme Court Observer
A Division Bench appointed 13 advocates as Court Commissioners to ensure compliance with the ban on trucks at Delhi checkpoints
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🌆 Today, the Supreme Court is scheduled to continue hearing updates on the Delhi Air Pollution Crisis. On Monday, the Court pulled up the Delhi Police and state authorities for failing to enforce GRAP Stage IV rules in the region. More here: https://bit.ly/3COSHr9
⚖️ Earlier this month, the Court held that unilateral arbitrator appointment clauses in public-private contracts were invald. Here are two expert commentaries on the judgement:
- Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya writes that the majority’s decision was grounded in constitutional law: https://bit.ly/3COiEaa
- AoR Hima Lawrence and Advocate Abhinav Hansaraman write that the decision encourages the government to be a better commercial player: https://bit.ly/4i6YpEU
🌆 Today, the Supreme Court is scheduled to continue hearing updates on the Delhi Air Pollution Crisis. On Monday, the Court pulled up the Delhi Police and state authorities for failing to enforce GRAP Stage IV rules in the region. More here: https://bit.ly/3COSHr9
⚖️ Earlier this month, the Court held that unilateral arbitrator appointment clauses in public-private contracts were invald. Here are two expert commentaries on the judgement:
- Senior Advocate Sajan Poovayya writes that the majority’s decision was grounded in constitutional law: https://bit.ly/3COiEaa
- AoR Hima Lawrence and Advocate Abhinav Hansaraman write that the decision encourages the government to be a better commercial player: https://bit.ly/4i6YpEU
Supreme Court Observer
“No earnest effort to implement…”: SC cracks down on negligence amid Delhi’s pollution crisis - Supreme Court Observer
A Division Bench bench flagged GRAP violations in Delhi, questioning police and state inaction as pollution continues to choke the capital
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👨🏻⚖ Yesterday, the SC Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna unanimously recommended Delhi High Court's Chief Justice Manmohan as judge to the top court.
🔎 Collegium activity is crucial to understand the Court's interaction with the Union. We trace the activity under former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud here: https://bit.ly/3ZrPJlf
🕌 Today, the Court will hear the management committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal in the aftermath of the violence that erupted last week. A District Court had ordered a survey of the Mosque based on the claim that it was constructed on a Hindu temple.
🛕 The case is the latest in a long list of title disputes in Ayodhya and Gyanvapi. Here's an excerpt about the Ayodhya verdict: https://bit.ly/3CMFmQ2
👨🏻⚖ Yesterday, the SC Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna unanimously recommended Delhi High Court's Chief Justice Manmohan as judge to the top court.
🔎 Collegium activity is crucial to understand the Court's interaction with the Union. We trace the activity under former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud here: https://bit.ly/3ZrPJlf
🕌 Today, the Court will hear the management committee of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal in the aftermath of the violence that erupted last week. A District Court had ordered a survey of the Mosque based on the claim that it was constructed on a Hindu temple.
🛕 The case is the latest in a long list of title disputes in Ayodhya and Gyanvapi. Here's an excerpt about the Ayodhya verdict: https://bit.ly/3CMFmQ2
Supreme Court Observer
15 percent of names proposed by Chandrachud Collegium for HC elevation weren't cleared by Union - Supreme Court Observer
The Collegium fared poorly on gender diversity, with no recommendations for women in the top court and only 27 out of 168 in High Courts
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💨 Today, the Supreme Court is expected to hear updates around the Delhi air pollution crisis.
📉 Last month, the Court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to report whether a downward trend in the Air Quality Index has been observed. If such a trend is confirmed, the Court may consider easing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures in the NCR.
🚛 Additionally, the Court reprimanded the Delhi Police and state authorities for failing to enforce preventive measures, particularly regarding the entry of trucks into the capital: https://bit.ly/3COSHr9
🗒️A quick overview of the hearings so far: https://bit.ly/4fJ4p4Z
💨 Today, the Supreme Court is expected to hear updates around the Delhi air pollution crisis.
📉 Last month, the Court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to report whether a downward trend in the Air Quality Index has been observed. If such a trend is confirmed, the Court may consider easing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) measures in the NCR.
🚛 Additionally, the Court reprimanded the Delhi Police and state authorities for failing to enforce preventive measures, particularly regarding the entry of trucks into the capital: https://bit.ly/3COSHr9
🗒️A quick overview of the hearings so far: https://bit.ly/4fJ4p4Z
Supreme Court Observer
“No earnest effort to implement…”: SC cracks down on negligence amid Delhi’s pollution crisis - Supreme Court Observer
A Division Bench bench flagged GRAP violations in Delhi, questioning police and state inaction as pollution continues to choke the capital
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💨 Delhi Air Pollution crisis: The SC continued to scrutinise lapses in enforcing measures under the Graded Response Action Plan. From disguised trucks to ignored construction bans, here are the key takeaways from yesterday’s hearing: https://bit.ly/4eTfE9W
🗣️ Kevin Sebastian explores the concept of ‘compelled speech’, highlighting its implications on free speech and its limited development in Indian Supreme Court jurisprudence. More: https://bit.ly/4gylGy7
⚖️ Recent petitions by Hindu groups for surveys of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and Ajmer Sharif Dargah have stirred tensions. CJI Sanjiv Khanna has the chance to prevent further escalation. More in our weekend newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hg4Wjw
💨 Delhi Air Pollution crisis: The SC continued to scrutinise lapses in enforcing measures under the Graded Response Action Plan. From disguised trucks to ignored construction bans, here are the key takeaways from yesterday’s hearing: https://bit.ly/4eTfE9W
🗣️ Kevin Sebastian explores the concept of ‘compelled speech’, highlighting its implications on free speech and its limited development in Indian Supreme Court jurisprudence. More: https://bit.ly/4gylGy7
⚖️ Recent petitions by Hindu groups for surveys of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal and Ajmer Sharif Dargah have stirred tensions. CJI Sanjiv Khanna has the chance to prevent further escalation. More in our weekend newsletter: https://bit.ly/4hg4Wjw
Supreme Court Observer
Gaps in GRAP: SC pushes for accountability and action - Supreme Court Observer
Judicial scrutiny of the pollution crisis highlights systemic failures, poor coordination, and the challenges in enforcing emergency measures
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☑️ Yesterday, the Union government notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi HC, as a judge of the Supreme Court. He will be the first Supreme Court judge appointed under the Collegium led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
📄 Read more about Justice Manmohan here: https://bit.ly/3VmnvWE
📉 Supreme Court pendency reduced by 654 cases in November 2024. This is the second consecutive month where we noticed a downward trend in pendency numbers. However, confusion was caused by two webpages of the National Judicial Data Grid displaying conflicting figures for the same data points. More: https://bit.ly/3CYXJBv
☑️ Yesterday, the Union government notified the appointment of Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi HC, as a judge of the Supreme Court. He will be the first Supreme Court judge appointed under the Collegium led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
📄 Read more about Justice Manmohan here: https://bit.ly/3VmnvWE
📉 Supreme Court pendency reduced by 654 cases in November 2024. This is the second consecutive month where we noticed a downward trend in pendency numbers. However, confusion was caused by two webpages of the National Judicial Data Grid displaying conflicting figures for the same data points. More: https://bit.ly/3CYXJBv
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Manmohan - Supreme Court Observer
Justice Manmohan is a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was appointed in December 2024 and will have a tenure of three years at the top court
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📰 In our latest commentary, lawyers Abhijnan Jha and Durga Priya Manda highlight former CJI DY Chandrachud’s key rulings that strengthened arbitration jurisprudence in India. However, there was one 'blip' in the road of welcome developments. Read: https://bit.ly/4ggMFxH
👨🏻⚖ Justice Manmohan took oath yesterday. He became the first SC judge appointed under the CJI Khanna-led Collegium. The top court now has 33 judges, one short of its sanctioned strength. Read about Justice Manmohan here: https://bit.ly/41kZa7g
📉 In November, pendency reduced by 654 cases. However, discrepancy between two National Judicial Data Grid webpages has muddied the waters, with one showing resolved cases as still pending. More: https://bit.ly/3CYXJBv
📰 In our latest commentary, lawyers Abhijnan Jha and Durga Priya Manda highlight former CJI DY Chandrachud’s key rulings that strengthened arbitration jurisprudence in India. However, there was one 'blip' in the road of welcome developments. Read: https://bit.ly/4ggMFxH
👨🏻⚖ Justice Manmohan took oath yesterday. He became the first SC judge appointed under the CJI Khanna-led Collegium. The top court now has 33 judges, one short of its sanctioned strength. Read about Justice Manmohan here: https://bit.ly/41kZa7g
📉 In November, pendency reduced by 654 cases. However, discrepancy between two National Judicial Data Grid webpages has muddied the waters, with one showing resolved cases as still pending. More: https://bit.ly/3CYXJBv
Supreme Court Observer
Four decisions by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud that advanced party autonomy in arbitration (and one that didn’t) - Supreme Court Observer
His contribution to jurisprudence was progressive and limited court intervention, though the Delhi Metro case sticks out like a sore thumb
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🗓️ 6 December marked Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 68th Death Anniversary. To commemorate, here’s our coverage of his enduring legacy:
📖 In _The Foresighted Ambedkar,_ Anurag Bhaskar debunks myths surrounding Dr. Ambedkar’s call to “burn the Constitution.” Here's an excerpt highlighting how his words have been taken out of context to downplay his faith in the document: https://bit.ly/4c3TPDm
🎙️ On the eve of the Constitution's adoption, Dr. Ambedkar delivered a speech reflecting upon the political and social inequality in India. Here's an excerpt: https://bit.ly/3ZqFSLd
🗣️ In his only known case in the top court, he evoked the ‘spirit’ of the Constitution in a precursor to the Basic Structure doctrine. More: https://bit.ly/3x2llCD
🗓️ 6 December marked Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 68th Death Anniversary. To commemorate, here’s our coverage of his enduring legacy:
📖 In _The Foresighted Ambedkar,_ Anurag Bhaskar debunks myths surrounding Dr. Ambedkar’s call to “burn the Constitution.” Here's an excerpt highlighting how his words have been taken out of context to downplay his faith in the document: https://bit.ly/4c3TPDm
🎙️ On the eve of the Constitution's adoption, Dr. Ambedkar delivered a speech reflecting upon the political and social inequality in India. Here's an excerpt: https://bit.ly/3ZqFSLd
🗣️ In his only known case in the top court, he evoked the ‘spirit’ of the Constitution in a precursor to the Basic Structure doctrine. More: https://bit.ly/3x2llCD
Supreme Court Observer
Did Dr Ambedkar Want to Burn the Constitution? - Supreme Court Observer
A chapter in a recent book on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar looks at a statement often quoted by proponents of a new Constitution. Here’s a brief excerpt.
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🏛️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court directed the Manipur government to share details of the properties in the state that have been destroyed, burnt, looted or encroached upon during the violence that began in May 2023.
🗣️ The Court has also instructed the Justice Gita Mittal Committee, which is monitoring rehabilitation in the state, to share its report with the petitioners: https://bit.ly/3VuHh2a
👨🏻⚖ Last week, Justice A.S. Oka expressed disapproval against the reinstatement of DMK leader Senthil Balaji in the Tamil Nadu cabinet just months after he was granted bail in an ED case in September 2024.
🗞 Our latest newsletter explores how Balaji’s case could set a crucial precedent in PMLA jurisprudence: https://bit.ly/3DixFBd
🏛️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court directed the Manipur government to share details of the properties in the state that have been destroyed, burnt, looted or encroached upon during the violence that began in May 2023.
🗣️ The Court has also instructed the Justice Gita Mittal Committee, which is monitoring rehabilitation in the state, to share its report with the petitioners: https://bit.ly/3VuHh2a
👨🏻⚖ Last week, Justice A.S. Oka expressed disapproval against the reinstatement of DMK leader Senthil Balaji in the Tamil Nadu cabinet just months after he was granted bail in an ED case in September 2024.
🗞 Our latest newsletter explores how Balaji’s case could set a crucial precedent in PMLA jurisprudence: https://bit.ly/3DixFBd
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Supreme Court directs Manipur government to disclose details of properties destroyed or encroached after violence - Supreme Court…
The Court has also instructed the Justice Gita Mittal Committee monitoring rehabilitation in Manipur to share its report with petitioners
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👨🏻⚖️ Yesterday, for the first time since he took oath, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna's Court heard the Kolkata hospital rape and murder case. The Court had taken suo moto cognisance of the case in August 2024.
🥼 The Court received updates on the CBI's investigation and the National Task Force's report for the safety of doctors. The judges directed all stakeholders to submit their suggestions to the Task Force as soon as possible: https://bit.ly/3ZQj6hq
📉 Last month, in a bid to decrease pendency, CJI Khanna announced that the Court would not hear regular matters "till further notice" (they will resume in January 2025). Did this move increase case disposals in November? Read: https://bit.ly/3BoYzqy
👨🏻⚖️ Yesterday, for the first time since he took oath, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna's Court heard the Kolkata hospital rape and murder case. The Court had taken suo moto cognisance of the case in August 2024.
🥼 The Court received updates on the CBI's investigation and the National Task Force's report for the safety of doctors. The judges directed all stakeholders to submit their suggestions to the Task Force as soon as possible: https://bit.ly/3ZQj6hq
📉 Last month, in a bid to decrease pendency, CJI Khanna announced that the Court would not hear regular matters "till further notice" (they will resume in January 2025). Did this move increase case disposals in November? Read: https://bit.ly/3BoYzqy
Supreme Court Observer
Kolkata rape and murder case | ‘Set up an Independent Monitoring Committee, NTF not enough,’ demand stakeholders - Supreme Court…
States, union territories and stakeholders directed to submit their suggestions on the NTF’s report within three weeks
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🏛️ Today, a Special Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna will hear petitions concerning the Places of Worship Act. The law prohibits changing the “religious character” of places of worship from their position as of 15 August 1947: https://bit.ly/41vW3d0
⚖️ On Monday, the Court directed the Manipur government to provide details of the properties destroyed during the ethnic violence in the state and sought a response on the rehabilitation measures undertaken so far: https://bit.ly/49wkvN8
✒️ On 8 November, the top court laid down parameters to recognise the minority status of an educational institution. The criteria will help determine the status of Aligarh Muslim University. Here's our judgement summary: https://bit.ly/3VXldO7
🏛️ Today, a Special Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna will hear petitions concerning the Places of Worship Act. The law prohibits changing the “religious character” of places of worship from their position as of 15 August 1947: https://bit.ly/41vW3d0
⚖️ On Monday, the Court directed the Manipur government to provide details of the properties destroyed during the ethnic violence in the state and sought a response on the rehabilitation measures undertaken so far: https://bit.ly/49wkvN8
✒️ On 8 November, the top court laid down parameters to recognise the minority status of an educational institution. The criteria will help determine the status of Aligarh Muslim University. Here's our judgement summary: https://bit.ly/3VXldO7
Supreme Court Observer
Constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act - Supreme Court Observer
Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay has challenged certain provisions in the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing that they violate equality and secularism.
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🏛️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which bars any changes to the religious character of a place of worship as it stood on 15 August 1947
🗣️ The Court directed the Union government to file a reply within four weeks and imposed a stay on any new suits seeking surveys of places of worship across the country. It also directed that no further orders will be passed in other pending litigations. More in our report: https://bit.ly/3ZSo2C4
🗓️ In November, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud retired and CJI Sanjiv Khanna took over. The month also saw the loop close on several significant Constitution Bench cases. Our monthly review: https://bit.ly/3BtgL2w
🏛️ Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which bars any changes to the religious character of a place of worship as it stood on 15 August 1947
🗣️ The Court directed the Union government to file a reply within four weeks and imposed a stay on any new suits seeking surveys of places of worship across the country. It also directed that no further orders will be passed in other pending litigations. More in our report: https://bit.ly/3ZSo2C4
🗓️ In November, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud retired and CJI Sanjiv Khanna took over. The month also saw the loop close on several significant Constitution Bench cases. Our monthly review: https://bit.ly/3BtgL2w
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Challenges to Places of Worship Act, 1991 | Day 2: Supreme Court stays registration of further suits in district courts seeking…
A Special Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna gave the Union four weeks to respond to the petition and intervening applications
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❄ Today, the Supreme Court will continue monitoring the air pollution crisis in the Delhi National Capital Region.
🍃 Last week, given the improving air quality, the top court shifted focus from damage control to long-term sustainability. Read our round-up of the latest hearings on the air pollution crisis here: https://bit.ly/49CYM6c
🏛️ Have you read our latest newsletter on the death penalty yet? Recent decisions of the top court acknowledge the need for procedural reform but there is no sign of an all-important Constitution Bench case. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gftRQ2
❄ Today, the Supreme Court will continue monitoring the air pollution crisis in the Delhi National Capital Region.
🍃 Last week, given the improving air quality, the top court shifted focus from damage control to long-term sustainability. Read our round-up of the latest hearings on the air pollution crisis here: https://bit.ly/49CYM6c
🏛️ Have you read our latest newsletter on the death penalty yet? Recent decisions of the top court acknowledge the need for procedural reform but there is no sign of an all-important Constitution Bench case. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4gftRQ2
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Supreme Court’s evolving role in mitigating Delhi’s air pollution crisis - Supreme Court Observer
With improving air quality, the top court is shifting focus from damage control to long-term sustainability
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🕌 Today, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Gyanvapi title matter. We trace the origins of the dispute: https://bit.ly/41Gu1vd
🛕 Petitioners claim that the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb constructed the mosque after destroying part of the Kashi Vishweshwara temple.
🛐 The mosque's management committee has argued that a survey of the mosque was violative of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which states that the character of a place of worship shall shall remain as it was on 15 August 1947: https://bit.ly/3ZzjW0u
🏛️ Last week, the Supreme Court stayed the filing of new suits seeking surveys of places of worship and directed that no further orders will be passed in pending litigations: https://bit.ly/3ZSo2C4
🕌 Today, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Gyanvapi title matter. We trace the origins of the dispute: https://bit.ly/41Gu1vd
🛕 Petitioners claim that the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb constructed the mosque after destroying part of the Kashi Vishweshwara temple.
🛐 The mosque's management committee has argued that a survey of the mosque was violative of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which states that the character of a place of worship shall shall remain as it was on 15 August 1947: https://bit.ly/3ZzjW0u
🏛️ Last week, the Supreme Court stayed the filing of new suits seeking surveys of places of worship and directed that no further orders will be passed in pending litigations: https://bit.ly/3ZSo2C4
Supreme Court Observer
350 Years of the Gyanvapi Dispute: A Timeline - Supreme Court Observer
SCO presents an in-depth timeline, exploring the legal proceedings and historical nuances of the multifaceted Gyanvapi dispute.
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💨 Today, the Supreme Court will continue monitoring the air pollution and solid waste management crisis in Delhi. Earlier this week, the Court had summoned the Chief Secretary of Delhi to explain the delay in providing data on compliance with the solid waste management rules: https://bitly.cx/NHmpq
🍃 In addition to monitoring measures aimed at improving the depleting air quality, the Court is also looking into the broader factors contributing to the crisis to ensure sustainable, long-term solutions: https://bit.ly/49CYM6c
🏛 The Court has also come down heavily on the Delhi and Union governments for systemic failures in managing the crisis, even warning contempt proceedings for non-compliance with its directions: https://bit.ly/3BeK2O6
💨 Today, the Supreme Court will continue monitoring the air pollution and solid waste management crisis in Delhi. Earlier this week, the Court had summoned the Chief Secretary of Delhi to explain the delay in providing data on compliance with the solid waste management rules: https://bitly.cx/NHmpq
🍃 In addition to monitoring measures aimed at improving the depleting air quality, the Court is also looking into the broader factors contributing to the crisis to ensure sustainable, long-term solutions: https://bit.ly/49CYM6c
🏛 The Court has also come down heavily on the Delhi and Union governments for systemic failures in managing the crisis, even warning contempt proceedings for non-compliance with its directions: https://bit.ly/3BeK2O6
Supreme Court Observer
Delhi Pollution Crisis | ‘Will initiate contempt against Delhi govt if solid waste management data not given,’ warns SC - Supreme…
The bench also summoned the Chief Secretary of Delhi to justify non-compliance with data collection on solid waste management
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🗓 Today is the Supreme Court's last working day before it breaks for winter vacation. Yesterday, a circular by the Court stated that from January 2025, regular matters will be listed on Thursdays. Read how CJI Sanjiv Khanna's listing reforms shook up the Court's functioning in the year's final few weeks: https://bit.ly/3VJpMeM
📈 Earlier this month, we recorded that CJI Khanna's decision to halt regular hearings increased disposal rate by 16 percent in November. Read more: https://bit.ly/41Kjq2q
🔎 COMING SOON | Stay tuned for our exclusive list of the top 10 judgements of 2024 - cases that created impact and shifted jurisprudence. Meanwhile, revisit our list of the most significant judgements from last year: https://bit.ly/41D197b
🗓 Today is the Supreme Court's last working day before it breaks for winter vacation. Yesterday, a circular by the Court stated that from January 2025, regular matters will be listed on Thursdays. Read how CJI Sanjiv Khanna's listing reforms shook up the Court's functioning in the year's final few weeks: https://bit.ly/3VJpMeM
📈 Earlier this month, we recorded that CJI Khanna's decision to halt regular hearings increased disposal rate by 16 percent in November. Read more: https://bit.ly/41Kjq2q
🔎 COMING SOON | Stay tuned for our exclusive list of the top 10 judgements of 2024 - cases that created impact and shifted jurisprudence. Meanwhile, revisit our list of the most significant judgements from last year: https://bit.ly/41D197b
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The shake-up: Will CJI Khanna’s decisions on listing resolve pendency and delay troubles? - Supreme Court Observer
Even as advocates predict that the measure to not list regular matters is temporary, they demand the bar be consulted on listing issues
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🎉 As mentioned in our morning broadcast, today marks the last working day of the Supreme Court in 2024! We also hinted at an exciting drop. It's here now. Our list of the top 10 judgements of the year!
📃 Out of over 950 verdicts this year, we picked the ones that could potentially have a lasting impact on politics, economy and society.
📖 Read it now: https://www.scobserver.in/journal/supreme-court-review-top-10-judgements-of-2024/
➕ There's another list to look forward to. An "alt list" of five decisions that didn't make it to the Top 10 but which our reporters believe should not slip under the radar. You can read about them in our Saturday desk brief. Have you subscribed yet? https://bit.ly/402MoJt
🎉 As mentioned in our morning broadcast, today marks the last working day of the Supreme Court in 2024! We also hinted at an exciting drop. It's here now. Our list of the top 10 judgements of the year!
📃 Out of over 950 verdicts this year, we picked the ones that could potentially have a lasting impact on politics, economy and society.
📖 Read it now: https://www.scobserver.in/journal/supreme-court-review-top-10-judgements-of-2024/
➕ There's another list to look forward to. An "alt list" of five decisions that didn't make it to the Top 10 but which our reporters believe should not slip under the radar. You can read about them in our Saturday desk brief. Have you subscribed yet? https://bit.ly/402MoJt
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Supreme Court Review: Top 10 judgements of 2024 - Supreme Court Observer
Among the many landmark decisions by the Supreme Court in 2024, we pick cases that could impact large constituencies of population
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🗓️ The Supreme Court is officially on winter vacation from today until 2 January 2025. Our package of year-ender content includes several thematic reviews of the Court.
📈 This year, the Court exercised its suo moto jurisdiction in 12 cases, the highest ever since its establishment. Our data analysis shows that the last 5 years account for over half of the 66 suo moto cases in the last 20 years: https://bit.ly/4frIdeJ
🗳️ 2024 was a general election year. We revisit notable judgements and petitions that occupied the top court’s attention in election season: https://bit.ly/49OH3Zw
🏛️ We've also put together a list of 10 judgements of 2024 which could potentially impact large constituencies of the population: https://bit.ly/4gtAxdj
🗓️ The Supreme Court is officially on winter vacation from today until 2 January 2025. Our package of year-ender content includes several thematic reviews of the Court.
📈 This year, the Court exercised its suo moto jurisdiction in 12 cases, the highest ever since its establishment. Our data analysis shows that the last 5 years account for over half of the 66 suo moto cases in the last 20 years: https://bit.ly/4frIdeJ
🗳️ 2024 was a general election year. We revisit notable judgements and petitions that occupied the top court’s attention in election season: https://bit.ly/49OH3Zw
🏛️ We've also put together a list of 10 judgements of 2024 which could potentially impact large constituencies of the population: https://bit.ly/4gtAxdj
Supreme Court Observer
Supreme Court Review 2024: Suo moto cases at an all-time high - Supreme Court Observer
The last five years account for over half of the 66 cases the Court has taken up suo moto in the last 20 years
🍃 Good Morning!
Last week, before its winter break commenced on 20 December, the Supreme Court issued the following orders:
🎼 An interim order preventing Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna from being recognised as the recipient of the Sangit Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. Read Advocate on Record Chitranshul Sinha's article on this unique case: https://bitly.cx/lst6
💨 In the Delhi-NCR pollution matter, the Court demanded accountability on waste management, firecrackers, and payments to construction workers. The Court will follow-up on the implementation of its directions in January 2025. Our report: https://bitly.cx/d80Lp
🔝Have you caught up with our list of *Top 10 Judgements of the Year*?: https://bitly.cx/iqS78
Last week, before its winter break commenced on 20 December, the Supreme Court issued the following orders:
🎼 An interim order preventing Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna from being recognised as the recipient of the Sangit Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. Read Advocate on Record Chitranshul Sinha's article on this unique case: https://bitly.cx/lst6
💨 In the Delhi-NCR pollution matter, the Court demanded accountability on waste management, firecrackers, and payments to construction workers. The Court will follow-up on the implementation of its directions in January 2025. Our report: https://bitly.cx/d80Lp
🔝Have you caught up with our list of *Top 10 Judgements of the Year*?: https://bitly.cx/iqS78
Supreme Court Observer
Did the Supreme Court miss a beat in M.S. Subbulakshmi award row? - Supreme Court Observer
The Court overruled a Madras High Court division bench order recognising T.M. Krishna as the recipient of a Carnatic music award
🌟 Good Morning!
📝 As part of our year-ender reviews, we’ve published two new articles focusing on child rights and religious freedom.
🛡️ This year, the Court filled legislative gaps, put social media platforms under scrutiny, and intervened for children from minority communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/49REK88
🕌 We also listed significant cases addressing religious and cultural rights in a polarising environment: https://bit.ly/3BMqIIq
❓Also, do read our year-ender reviews on:
1) The Court’s suo moto powers: https://bit.ly/4frIdeJ
2) Election-related cases: https://bit.ly/49OH3Zw
3) Top 10 Judgements of 2024: https://bit.ly/4gtAxdj
📖 Happy reading!
📝 As part of our year-ender reviews, we’ve published two new articles focusing on child rights and religious freedom.
🛡️ This year, the Court filled legislative gaps, put social media platforms under scrutiny, and intervened for children from minority communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/49REK88
🕌 We also listed significant cases addressing religious and cultural rights in a polarising environment: https://bit.ly/3BMqIIq
❓Also, do read our year-ender reviews on:
1) The Court’s suo moto powers: https://bit.ly/4frIdeJ
2) Election-related cases: https://bit.ly/49OH3Zw
3) Top 10 Judgements of 2024: https://bit.ly/4gtAxdj
📖 Happy reading!
Supreme Court Observer
Supreme Court Review 2024: A progressive year for child rights - Supreme Court Observer
The Court filled legislative gaps, put social media platforms under scrutiny & stepped in for children from minority communities
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