Representation in the Supreme Court in 2025

Representation in the Supreme Court in 2025

Today, Justice K. Vinod Chandran took the oath as a judge of the Supreme Court. The Collegium had recommended his name to bring back representation of the Kerala High Court in the SC after Justice C.T. Ravikumar's retirement earlier this month. However, six more retirements are scheduled this year, each bringing a diversity gap of its own. The year will also see three Chief Justices. We explore the representation conundrum at the Supreme Court.

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Reservations in the Supreme Court

Reservations in the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has introduced reservations for SC and ST staff in its own ranks—15% for SCs and 7.5% for STs. The move brings the Court in line with the very constitutional principles it has long u...

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The Emergency and the Collegium system

The Emergency and the Collegium system

Earlier this week, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from office, citing health concerns. Unlike the President’s office, there is no provision for an Acting Vice President in the Constitution. ...

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Important judgements from the Supreme Court’s first week back from summer break (2025)

Important judgements from the Supreme Court’s first week back from summer break (2025)

The Supreme Court is back from its summer break—and it’s hit the ground running. In its first week back, the Court delivered over 50 judgments, tackling everything from corporate victimhood to marital...

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Bihar Elections and the SIR of Electoral Rolls

Bihar Elections and the SIR of Electoral Rolls

On 10 July, the Supreme Court heard a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. As the Court adjourns the issue until th...

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States’ Power to tax DTH Providers

States’ Power to tax DTH Providers

Can state governments tax DTH providers? Is the transmission of signals to air channels a service or entertainment for the purpose of taxation? What did the Supreme Court say and how does it contribut...

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Narco-analysis test as a right?

Narco-analysis test as a right?

Can you request a narco-test (popularly called the truth serum test) in your defence in a criminal case? If yes, what are the guidelines to be followed? Recently, in Amlesh Kumar v State of Bihar, the...

27 Kesä 20254min

Waqf Amendment Act 2025 | Interim Stay| Arguments Summary

Waqf Amendment Act 2025 | Interim Stay| Arguments Summary

A case that dominated the news cycle during the Court’s Summer Session (April-June) was the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Petitioners sought an interim stay on the legislation while the ...

26 Kesä 20257min

Supreme Court’s logo change

Supreme Court’s logo change

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...

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