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🎉 We are pleased to announce the launch of the website landing page for the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR)! Find 5 judgements from the last week in an HTML-friendly, readable format: https://www.scobserver.in/supreme-court-observer-law-reports-scolr/
👀 Stay tuned for upcoming issues!
👨⚖️ Today is Justice Abhay S. Oka’s last working day at the Supreme Court. Justice Oka was elevated in 2021 and had a tenure of almost four years. Our profile: https://bit.ly/43ucGVF
❓ Earlier this month, invoking its advisory jurisdiction, the President referred 14 questions to the Supreme Court on the powers of the Governor. Have some of these questions already been decided? More: https://bit.ly/43ola0m
🎉 We are pleased to announce the launch of the website landing page for the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR)! Find 5 judgements from the last week in an HTML-friendly, readable format: https://www.scobserver.in/supreme-court-observer-law-reports-scolr/
👀 Stay tuned for upcoming issues!
👨⚖️ Today is Justice Abhay S. Oka’s last working day at the Supreme Court. Justice Oka was elevated in 2021 and had a tenure of almost four years. Our profile: https://bit.ly/43ucGVF
❓ Earlier this month, invoking its advisory jurisdiction, the President referred 14 questions to the Supreme Court on the powers of the Governor. Have some of these questions already been decided? More: https://bit.ly/43ola0m
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A.S. Oka - Supreme Court Observer
Justice A.S. Oka is a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He will retire in May 2025 after a tenure of almost four years.
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🏛️ Last week, the Supreme Court granted bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a political science professor at Ashoka University. He had been arrested for a Facebook post on Operation Sindoor.
📜 The Court took special efforts to clarify that the bail was only to facilitate the investigation against him. It also constituted an SIT to probe the post. In our latest newsletter, we explore this Order and the Court's reasoning (or the lack of it): https://bit.ly/4mLlyPE
👨🏻⚖️ The Chief Justice of India leads the Collegium, the body responsible for recommending judges to the higher judiciary. Here is a deep dive into the activity of the Collegium led by former CJI Sanjiv Khanna: https://bit.ly/43qrEvS
🏛️ Last week, the Supreme Court granted bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a political science professor at Ashoka University. He had been arrested for a Facebook post on Operation Sindoor.
📜 The Court took special efforts to clarify that the bail was only to facilitate the investigation against him. It also constituted an SIT to probe the post. In our latest newsletter, we explore this Order and the Court's reasoning (or the lack of it): https://bit.ly/4mLlyPE
👨🏻⚖️ The Chief Justice of India leads the Collegium, the body responsible for recommending judges to the higher judiciary. Here is a deep dive into the activity of the Collegium led by former CJI Sanjiv Khanna: https://bit.ly/43qrEvS
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Tell me why - Supreme Court Observer
Professor A.K. Mahmudabad was jailed for a Facebook post. The Supreme Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team to decode it
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📃 Yesterday, the Collegium recommended Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
👨🏻⚖ This is the first Supreme Court recommendation by the Collegium in CJI B.R. Gavai's term. If the Union notifies these appointments, the sitting strength of the Court will be 33 judges.
5️⃣ The recommendation comes days after a reshuffle in the Collegium after the retirement of Justice A.S. Oka. The new Collegium consists of CJI B.R. Gavai with Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, J.K. Maheshwari and B.V. Nagarathna: https://bit.ly/3F2JA7M
📊 We analysed the Collegium trends during the tenure of preceding CJI Sanjiv Khanna: https://bit.ly/43qrEvS
📃 Yesterday, the Collegium recommended Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
👨🏻⚖ This is the first Supreme Court recommendation by the Collegium in CJI B.R. Gavai's term. If the Union notifies these appointments, the sitting strength of the Court will be 33 judges.
5️⃣ The recommendation comes days after a reshuffle in the Collegium after the retirement of Justice A.S. Oka. The new Collegium consists of CJI B.R. Gavai with Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, J.K. Maheshwari and B.V. Nagarathna: https://bit.ly/3F2JA7M
📊 We analysed the Collegium trends during the tenure of preceding CJI Sanjiv Khanna: https://bit.ly/43qrEvS
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Members of the Supreme Court Collegium as of May 2025 - Supreme Court Observer
The Supreme Court collegium is now headed by CJI B.R. Gavai and will soon include a fourth woman member
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🏛️ On 30 April 2025, the Supreme Court held that courts have a limited power to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act. We published a couple of commentaries by practitioners on the Judgement:
📜 Vikram Hegde and Chitwan Sharma argue that the Judgement offers hope to parties who are thrust into arbitrations without fully understanding the concept. But they also note that it will take legislative recognition to draw a line under the matter: https://bit.ly/4jmhdiI
⚖️ Aditya Vikram Jalan and Durga Priya Manda suggest that though the decision reaffirms speed and economy, it may not be the last we’ve heard from the Court on the topic: https://bit.ly/3Hs6K85
🏛️ On 30 April 2025, the Supreme Court held that courts have a limited power to modify arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration Act. We published a couple of commentaries by practitioners on the Judgement:
📜 Vikram Hegde and Chitwan Sharma argue that the Judgement offers hope to parties who are thrust into arbitrations without fully understanding the concept. But they also note that it will take legislative recognition to draw a line under the matter: https://bit.ly/4jmhdiI
⚖️ Aditya Vikram Jalan and Durga Priya Manda suggest that though the decision reaffirms speed and economy, it may not be the last we’ve heard from the Court on the topic: https://bit.ly/3Hs6K85
Supreme Court Observer
Will courts’ power to modify awards address lingering issues in arbitration? - Supreme Court Observer
Private parties thrust into statutory arbitrations may benefit from a recent SC Judgement, but it will take a law to draw the bright line
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❓President Droupadi Murmu recently sought the Supreme Court’s advice under Article 143 on the powers of Governors and the President while granting assent to state bills. We traced 15 past instances of a Presidential reference here: https://bit.ly/4mDhmRS
📜 The 14 questions in the reference stem from the top court's recent decision in the Tamil Nadu Governor case. The Court set timelines within which Governors must make their decision. Were any of the questions in the President's reference answered in the judgement? Find out: https://bit.ly/43ola0m
📖 We've summarised the 415-page decision here: https://bitly.cx/ciC3K
❓President Droupadi Murmu recently sought the Supreme Court’s advice under Article 143 on the powers of Governors and the President while granting assent to state bills. We traced 15 past instances of a Presidential reference here: https://bit.ly/4mDhmRS
📜 The 14 questions in the reference stem from the top court's recent decision in the Tamil Nadu Governor case. The Court set timelines within which Governors must make their decision. Were any of the questions in the President's reference answered in the judgement? Find out: https://bit.ly/43ola0m
📖 We've summarised the 415-page decision here: https://bitly.cx/ciC3K
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15 times the President referred questions to the Supreme Court - Supreme Court Observer
What kinds of issues have been referred to the SC? When did the SC decline to provide an opinion? SCO’s compilation has all the key details
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🏛️Today: Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar will take oath as judges of the Supreme Court. Read about what their elevation means for the Court: https://bit.ly/4kB7W7r
📃 Read about their career trajectories on our judge profiles page:
👨🏻⚖️ Justice Anjaria: https://www.scobserver.in/judges/n-v-anjaria/
👨🏻⚖️Justice Bishnoi: https://www.scobserver.in/judges/vijay-bishnoi/
👨🏻⚖️ Justice Chandurkar: https://www.scobserver.in/judges/a-s-chandurkar/
⚖️ Recently, in a rare Judgement, the Supreme Court held that imprisoning the POCSO convict would lead to a deterioration of the victim’s life. Find out why: https://bit.ly/4khQfdF
🏛️Today: Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar will take oath as judges of the Supreme Court. Read about what their elevation means for the Court: https://bit.ly/4kB7W7r
📃 Read about their career trajectories on our judge profiles page:
👨🏻⚖️ Justice Anjaria: https://www.scobserver.in/judges/n-v-anjaria/
👨🏻⚖️Justice Bishnoi: https://www.scobserver.in/judges/vijay-bishnoi/
👨🏻⚖️ Justice Chandurkar: https://www.scobserver.in/judges/a-s-chandurkar/
⚖️ Recently, in a rare Judgement, the Supreme Court held that imprisoning the POCSO convict would lead to a deterioration of the victim’s life. Find out why: https://bit.ly/4khQfdF
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Union appoints three new judges to Supreme Court: May 2025 - Supreme Court Observer
The elevations of Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi and Chandurkar will bring representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts
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📹 Last week, the Supreme Court initiated contempt proceedings against journalist Ajay Shukla. It took suo moto cognisance after his scandalous remarks against a senior Supreme Court judge on his YouTube channel. The Bench directed YouTube to take down the video immediately: https://bit.ly/43Ib5vA
6️⃣ Three new judges joined the Court last week. With the Court now at its sanctioned full strength of 34 judges, we wrote about regional representation on the Bench. Judges from 6 out of 25 high courts have not been recommended for elevation since 2018: https://bit.ly/43B6j2U
3️⃣ Find out more about the three new judges: https://bit.ly/4kB7W7r
📹 Last week, the Supreme Court initiated contempt proceedings against journalist Ajay Shukla. It took suo moto cognisance after his scandalous remarks against a senior Supreme Court judge on his YouTube channel. The Bench directed YouTube to take down the video immediately: https://bit.ly/43Ib5vA
6️⃣ Three new judges joined the Court last week. With the Court now at its sanctioned full strength of 34 judges, we wrote about regional representation on the Bench. Judges from 6 out of 25 high courts have not been recommended for elevation since 2018: https://bit.ly/43B6j2U
3️⃣ Find out more about the three new judges: https://bit.ly/4kB7W7r
Supreme Court Observer
SC initiates contempt proceedings against journalist Ajay Shukla - Supreme Court Observer
The Court took suo moto cognisance of the issue for scandalous allegations made against a senior SC Judge
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We’re pleased to present *Volume 5, Issue 4* of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR).
In this edition, we spotlight five significant Supreme Court decisions delivered in the final week of May.
The judgements cover a diverse range of issues: the legality of imposing dual taxes on broadcasting services, evolving standards for lawful arrest, the state’s liability in POCSO-related matters, the delicate balance between population control measures and maternity benefits and the enforcement of PUCL guidelines on police encounters.
All featured decisions are now available in HTML format on our newly launched SCO.LR page. Judgements are organised in reverse chronological order by date of delivery. You’ll also find access to earlier issues and their decisions on the same page: https://www.scobserver.in/supreme-court-observer-law-reports-scolr/
Explore the latest developments—start reading now: https://www.scobserver.in/journal/sco-lr-2025-volume-5-issue-4/
We’re pleased to present *Volume 5, Issue 4* of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR).
In this edition, we spotlight five significant Supreme Court decisions delivered in the final week of May.
The judgements cover a diverse range of issues: the legality of imposing dual taxes on broadcasting services, evolving standards for lawful arrest, the state’s liability in POCSO-related matters, the delicate balance between population control measures and maternity benefits and the enforcement of PUCL guidelines on police encounters.
All featured decisions are now available in HTML format on our newly launched SCO.LR page. Judgements are organised in reverse chronological order by date of delivery. You’ll also find access to earlier issues and their decisions on the same page: https://www.scobserver.in/supreme-court-observer-law-reports-scolr/
Explore the latest developments—start reading now: https://www.scobserver.in/journal/sco-lr-2025-volume-5-issue-4/
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🗓️ The Supreme Court recently renamed Vacation Benches as “Partial Court Working Days Benches." But is this enough to combat the feeling that the Court needs to be more ‘productive’? We explore in our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/3SzsNw7
📜 The latest Issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) is now up. We summarise five key Judgements from the last week of May. Read them all on our new HTML pages here: https://bit.ly/4kSbYst
🏛️ The recently appointed three judges increase representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts at the Supreme Court. We explore what regional representation at the top court looks like here: https://bit.ly/43B6j2U
🗓️ The Supreme Court recently renamed Vacation Benches as “Partial Court Working Days Benches." But is this enough to combat the feeling that the Court needs to be more ‘productive’? We explore in our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/3SzsNw7
📜 The latest Issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR) is now up. We summarise five key Judgements from the last week of May. Read them all on our new HTML pages here: https://bit.ly/4kSbYst
🏛️ The recently appointed three judges increase representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts at the Supreme Court. We explore what regional representation at the top court looks like here: https://bit.ly/43B6j2U
Supreme Court Observer
What’s in a name? - Supreme Court Observer
The Court’s rebranding of Vacation Benches is a response to public criticism. But the terms of the discourse need a fundamental shift
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👩⚖️ On 30 May, Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar took oath as judges of the Supreme Court. They were recommended by the Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on 26 May. Their appointments were notified by the Union in three days.
📍 With this, the Gujarat and Bombay High Courts now have three judges on the Supreme Court Bench. The Rajasthan High Court also sees an increase in representation from one to two judges.
🎥 What do these elevations bring to the top court? Watch our explainer here: https://youtu.be/QiEHeim0Vp8?si=BgSCaYobNLiWJJEy
👩⚖️ On 30 May, Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar took oath as judges of the Supreme Court. They were recommended by the Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on 26 May. Their appointments were notified by the Union in three days.
📍 With this, the Gujarat and Bombay High Courts now have three judges on the Supreme Court Bench. The Rajasthan High Court also sees an increase in representation from one to two judges.
🎥 What do these elevations bring to the top court? Watch our explainer here: https://youtu.be/QiEHeim0Vp8?si=BgSCaYobNLiWJJEy
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Three new judges at the Supreme Court
On 30 May, Justices N.V. Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and A.S. Chandurkar took oath as judges of the Supreme Court. They were recommended by the Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on 26 May. The Union notified their appointments on 29 May.
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🗓️ The Court recently renamed its Vacation Days as Partial Court Working Days. But, is this indicative of a change in approach to work during the summer break? We explore: https://bit.ly/4kNYsWz
🏛️ A closer look suggests that though the Court may have officially done away with the word ‘vacation’, with its evocation of idleness, it may not be enough to erase the feeling that the Court needs to be more ‘productive’. More in our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/3SzsNw7
👨🏻⚖️ The summer vacation commenced just a little over a week after CJI Gavai assumed office. In our latest video, we decode what lies ahead for the new Chief when the Court resumes work with full functionality in July: https://bit.ly/459lMcR
🗓️ The Court recently renamed its Vacation Days as Partial Court Working Days. But, is this indicative of a change in approach to work during the summer break? We explore: https://bit.ly/4kNYsWz
🏛️ A closer look suggests that though the Court may have officially done away with the word ‘vacation’, with its evocation of idleness, it may not be enough to erase the feeling that the Court needs to be more ‘productive’. More in our latest newsletter: https://bit.ly/3SzsNw7
👨🏻⚖️ The summer vacation commenced just a little over a week after CJI Gavai assumed office. In our latest video, we decode what lies ahead for the new Chief when the Court resumes work with full functionality in July: https://bit.ly/459lMcR
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Are Partial Court Working Days Benches different from Vacation Benches? - Supreme Court Observer
The new nomenclature for Vacation Benches has not changed the Supreme Court’s perception about its functioning during summer
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🏛️ On 20 May, the Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to identify and designate Protection Officers to oversee the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
📑 We the Women of India, an NGO had filed a petition praying for the Court to direct the Union and states to appoint Officers and provide ‘shelter homes’ under Sections 4 to 11 of the Act: https://bit.ly/43ID4eA
🌼 In May 2025, the Court saw three appointments, two retirements and released key data on judicial appointments for the first time. More in our monthly review: https://bit.ly/43JQS8v
🏛️ On 20 May, the Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories to identify and designate Protection Officers to oversee the implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
📑 We the Women of India, an NGO had filed a petition praying for the Court to direct the Union and states to appoint Officers and provide ‘shelter homes’ under Sections 4 to 11 of the Act: https://bit.ly/43ID4eA
🌼 In May 2025, the Court saw three appointments, two retirements and released key data on judicial appointments for the first time. More in our monthly review: https://bit.ly/43JQS8v
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Supreme Court directs implementation of Domestic Violence Act - Supreme Court Observer
The Court responded positively to a plea to ensure effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act’s key provisions by the authorities
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🏛️ Last month, the Supreme Court reinstated its old logo with the Sarnath Lions.
👨🏻⚖️This replaces the insignia with a navy blue background and the Court's rotunda emerging from the Constitution unveiled by then Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud in September 2024. Does this mark a return to the Court's austere roots? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3ZY8I6D
⚖️ When CJI Chandrachud had unveild the new insignia of the Court, we had explored the value of judicial symbolism: https://bit.ly/3XART0O
🏗️ Does the Court's dome, design and architecture have hidden meanings? Legal historian Rahela Khorakiwala wrote about it as part of our special series commemorating 75 Years of the Court: https://bit.ly/4ku578D
🏛️ Last month, the Supreme Court reinstated its old logo with the Sarnath Lions.
👨🏻⚖️This replaces the insignia with a navy blue background and the Court's rotunda emerging from the Constitution unveiled by then Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud in September 2024. Does this mark a return to the Court's austere roots? Find out here: https://bit.ly/3ZY8I6D
⚖️ When CJI Chandrachud had unveild the new insignia of the Court, we had explored the value of judicial symbolism: https://bit.ly/3XART0O
🏗️ Does the Court's dome, design and architecture have hidden meanings? Legal historian Rahela Khorakiwala wrote about it as part of our special series commemorating 75 Years of the Court: https://bit.ly/4ku578D
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Symbolism and statements - Supreme Court Observer
Reversing two administrative moves of the Chandrachud tenure, CJI Gavai recently remarked that the Court is returning to its ‘original avatar’
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Here’s the first SCO.LR of the month!
Volume 6 Issue 1 brings you key judgments from the first week of June 2025. Judgements this week deal with how courts should assess circumstantial evidence, their power to enhance sentences, the use of preventive detention and the recognition of criminal conduct equivalent to extortion.
We’ve also launched a brand new SCO.LR page—now in HTML format. You can link to individual paragraphs in your research and assignments. Just look for the 🔗 on the right!
Tell us if SCO.LR has helped your work or how we can make it better. Write to us at admin@scobserver.in. Happy reading!
https://www.scobserver.in/journal/sco-lr-2025-volume-6-issue-1/
Here’s the first SCO.LR of the month!
Volume 6 Issue 1 brings you key judgments from the first week of June 2025. Judgements this week deal with how courts should assess circumstantial evidence, their power to enhance sentences, the use of preventive detention and the recognition of criminal conduct equivalent to extortion.
We’ve also launched a brand new SCO.LR page—now in HTML format. You can link to individual paragraphs in your research and assignments. Just look for the 🔗 on the right!
Tell us if SCO.LR has helped your work or how we can make it better. Write to us at admin@scobserver.in. Happy reading!
https://www.scobserver.in/journal/sco-lr-2025-volume-6-issue-1/
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SCO.LR | 2025 | Volume 6 | Issue 1 - Supreme Court Observer
In this Issue of SCO.LR, we summarise five significant and unmissable judgements from 1 June to 8 June 2025
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👩🏻⚖️ Justice Bela Trivedi retired yesterday after 3.75 year tenure at the Supreme Court. We have compiled a list of her notable judgements under themes like reservations, arrest and bail: https://bit.ly/3ZmFJJz
⚖️ We’ve also published a new explainer on Nodal Counsel. From tracking filings and coordinating hearings to managing timelines in high-stakes cases like the Waqf matter, their role is central to keeping things on track. More on our Procedure page: https://bit.ly/4kOfm8z
📜 Don't miss out on our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR). In Volume 6 Issue 1, we summarise five key judgements from the first week of June: https://bit.ly/4kSbYst
👩🏻⚖️ Justice Bela Trivedi retired yesterday after 3.75 year tenure at the Supreme Court. We have compiled a list of her notable judgements under themes like reservations, arrest and bail: https://bit.ly/3ZmFJJz
⚖️ We’ve also published a new explainer on Nodal Counsel. From tracking filings and coordinating hearings to managing timelines in high-stakes cases like the Waqf matter, their role is central to keeping things on track. More on our Procedure page: https://bit.ly/4kOfm8z
📜 Don't miss out on our latest issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR). In Volume 6 Issue 1, we summarise five key judgements from the first week of June: https://bit.ly/4kSbYst
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Justice Bela Trivedi’s Notable Judgements - Supreme Court Observer
Known to be a ‘tough’, especially in personal liberty matters, Justice Trivedi delivered key opinions on affirmative action and POCSO issues
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📊 In May 2025, the pendency of cases at the Supreme Court's reduced by 67 compared to April. This was the first time in six years where the pendency declined in a month where court vacation began. Read: https://bit.ly/4l0oExd
👩⚖ Justice Bela Trivedi officially retired earlier this week. Known to be ‘tough’, especially in personal liberty matters, Justice Trivedi delivered key opinions on affirmative action and POCSO issues. Her notable judgements: https://bit.ly/4kSbYst
5️⃣ In our latest Issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR), we list five most important judgements from the first week of June. Read now! https://bit.ly/3ZmFJJz
📊 In May 2025, the pendency of cases at the Supreme Court's reduced by 67 compared to April. This was the first time in six years where the pendency declined in a month where court vacation began. Read: https://bit.ly/4l0oExd
👩⚖ Justice Bela Trivedi officially retired earlier this week. Known to be ‘tough’, especially in personal liberty matters, Justice Trivedi delivered key opinions on affirmative action and POCSO issues. Her notable judgements: https://bit.ly/4kSbYst
5️⃣ In our latest Issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR), we list five most important judgements from the first week of June. Read now! https://bit.ly/3ZmFJJz
Supreme Court Observer
May 2025: Pendency reduces by 67 cases - Supreme Court Observer
For the first time in six years, the Court saw a decline in pending cases in May 2025
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☀️ This summer, the Supreme Court heard the Waqf matter, delivered a Constitution Bench judgement and had new faces on the Bench. Our Summer Session Review of the Supreme Court covers important decisions and developments at the top court from April to June: https://bit.ly/3ZsxQCx
📉 For the first time in six years, the Supreme Court saw a drop in case pendency during May when Court began its partial working days. Read more: https://bit.ly/4l0oExd
⚖ Justice Bela Trivedi started her tenure from Ahmedabad City Civil Court and went on to be a judge of the Supreme Court for over three years. We trace the most significant decisions during her time at the top court: https://bit.ly/3ZmFJJz
☀️ This summer, the Supreme Court heard the Waqf matter, delivered a Constitution Bench judgement and had new faces on the Bench. Our Summer Session Review of the Supreme Court covers important decisions and developments at the top court from April to June: https://bit.ly/3ZsxQCx
📉 For the first time in six years, the Supreme Court saw a drop in case pendency during May when Court began its partial working days. Read more: https://bit.ly/4l0oExd
⚖ Justice Bela Trivedi started her tenure from Ahmedabad City Civil Court and went on to be a judge of the Supreme Court for over three years. We trace the most significant decisions during her time at the top court: https://bit.ly/3ZmFJJz
Supreme Court Observer
2025 Summer Session Review of the Supreme Court of India - Supreme Court Observer
With Justice BR Gavai taking over as Chief Justice of India and three new appointments, the top court has new faces on the bench this summer
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🗓️ Recently, the Supreme Court rebranded its "Vacation Days" as "Partial Working Days".
📈 The change comes after years of criticism, with commentators arguing that the Court wastes its precious time on ‘vacations’. But how much of that is really true?
📹 Our latest video tells the full story: https://youtu.be/9FxAJEzlaDg?si=P7qJ2stQYSPz8MsI
🔖 Prefer to read? Here you go: https://bit.ly/3SzsNw7
⚖️ More about the Court’s latest changes and rebranding efforts: https://bit.ly/3ZY8I6D
🗓️ Recently, the Supreme Court rebranded its "Vacation Days" as "Partial Working Days".
📈 The change comes after years of criticism, with commentators arguing that the Court wastes its precious time on ‘vacations’. But how much of that is really true?
📹 Our latest video tells the full story: https://youtu.be/9FxAJEzlaDg?si=P7qJ2stQYSPz8MsI
🔖 Prefer to read? Here you go: https://bit.ly/3SzsNw7
⚖️ More about the Court’s latest changes and rebranding efforts: https://bit.ly/3ZY8I6D
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The Supreme Court’s rebranding of its annual “Vacation” period
Recently, the Supreme Court rebranded its "Vacation Days" as "Partial Working Days".
The change comes after years of criticism where commentators say that the Court's wasting its precious time on "vacations". How much of that is true?
Prefer to read? Here…
The change comes after years of criticism where commentators say that the Court's wasting its precious time on "vacations". How much of that is true?
Prefer to read? Here…
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📡 Recently, the Supreme Court held that DTH providers were liable to pay an "entertainment" tax to state governments in addition to the "service" tax they pay to the Union. In our latest newsletter, we explore the context and potential impact of this decision: https://bit.ly/4e4ATqh
📜 This was one of the judgements we covered in Volume 5, Issue 4 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR). Read other judgement summaries from that Issue here: https://bit.ly/3SVf6I2
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📡 Recently, the Supreme Court held that DTH providers were liable to pay an "entertainment" tax to state governments in addition to the "service" tax they pay to the Union. In our latest newsletter, we explore the context and potential impact of this decision: https://bit.ly/4e4ATqh
📜 This was one of the judgements we covered in Volume 5, Issue 4 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR). Read other judgement summaries from that Issue here: https://bit.ly/3SVf6I2
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A revenue ‘stream’ for states - Supreme Court Observer
A recent Supreme Court judgement upheld an added financial burden imposed by states on DTH providers through an “entertainment tax”
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🌀 The Supreme Court’s logo has recently returned to its traditional monochrome. Is this a subtle shift toward continuity over change? Our latest video explores: https://bit.ly/4n60vYa
📡 The Supreme Court recently held that DTH providers must pay entertainment tax to state governments, in addition to the service tax paid to the Union. In our latest newsletter, we unpack the case and its impact: https://bit.ly/4e4ATqh
☀️ The summer session of the Supreme Court saw long-pending moves towards judicial transparency and much awaited hearings on the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Act. More here: https://bit.ly/3ZsxQCx
🌀 The Supreme Court’s logo has recently returned to its traditional monochrome. Is this a subtle shift toward continuity over change? Our latest video explores: https://bit.ly/4n60vYa
📡 The Supreme Court recently held that DTH providers must pay entertainment tax to state governments, in addition to the service tax paid to the Union. In our latest newsletter, we unpack the case and its impact: https://bit.ly/4e4ATqh
☀️ The summer session of the Supreme Court saw long-pending moves towards judicial transparency and much awaited hearings on the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Act. More here: https://bit.ly/3ZsxQCx
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The Supreme Court's logo is back to its monochrome design after a the new Chief Justice rolled back the revised logo launched to celebrate 75 years of the Supreme Court. Is the move an indication of a broader shift favouring continuity and rootedness over…
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🔊 Here’s the latest Issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR)!
📜SCO.LR brings you five important Supreme Court judgments each week. This week’s edition includes judgments from 1 to 15 June.
🗓 The issue covers a broader time frame as the Court is observing its partial working days, delivering fewer judgements than usual.
🔍This week we’re looking at judgements on the right person to authorise closure of industries, the duties that building developers have towards buyers and the rights of an accused during a narco-analysis test. Read them all here: https://bit.ly/4jWTXrY
👓 Also find all five judgements in a listicle here: https://bit.ly/4lf6mZv
🔊 Here’s the latest Issue of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR)!
📜SCO.LR brings you five important Supreme Court judgments each week. This week’s edition includes judgments from 1 to 15 June.
🗓 The issue covers a broader time frame as the Court is observing its partial working days, delivering fewer judgements than usual.
🔍This week we’re looking at judgements on the right person to authorise closure of industries, the duties that building developers have towards buyers and the rights of an accused during a narco-analysis test. Read them all here: https://bit.ly/4jWTXrY
👓 Also find all five judgements in a listicle here: https://bit.ly/4lf6mZv