Prohibition of betting and gambling
The enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has fundamentally changed the definition of gambling. The Act imposed a ban on online real money games, without distinguishing ...
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Time taken to argue in constitution bench matters
The amount of time taken by each Counsel to present their case and argue in Court dictates judicial efficiency and management of cases.We at the Supreme Court Observer have analysed four notable cases...
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Introducing the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports (SCO.LR)!
Meet SCOLR — the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports. A database of significant Supreme Court judgements with concise summaries, assistive mindmaps, and citation features.We add five important judgemen...
9 Heinä 1min
2026 Supreme Court Mid-year Review
With the Supreme Court on Partial Working Days this month, several defining matters from the first half of the year remain unfinished — with judgements reserved and larger benches yet to take shape.He...
9 Heinä 2min
What did the Supreme Court hold on the stray-dogs matter?
The Supreme Court's handling of the stray dog question has swung like a pendulum — from removal, to restraint, to something in between.On 19 May, the Supreme Court pronounced judgement in its suo motu...
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Use of artificial intelligence in the Supreme Court
The Registry of the Supreme Court of India has long been described, only half in jest, as a black hole. It is where cases go to wait their turn. As of May 2026, pendency in the top court has crossed 9...
9 Heinä 1min
What is the definition of “industry”?
Ever wondered if a university employees can avail benefits of labour law as workers? How about employees at a hospital, an advocate’s chamber or a department of the Government of India?It all boils do...
9 Heinä 1min
How many judges have been a part of the Supreme Court Collegium?
The Collegium is a 5-member body of Supreme Court judges who recommend names for appointment to the top court. Despite it's importance, there is no public record of its membership, meetings or resolut...
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