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Demands for Structural Changes in the Supreme Court of India: A Historical Overview (Part 2)

On October 18, 2021 By Raghuveer R. Sattigeri In Constitutional Law, Instituional Reform, Judiciary, Supreme Court of India

In part 2 of this two-part series, the author examines the history behind the demand for the setting up of regional branches of the Supreme Court of India, and links it to present day empirical studies on the correlation between geographical proximity to the Supreme Court and disproportionate access to justice.

Human Rights as Jural Postulates: A Vision for CJS

On August 5, 2021 By Jinee Lokaneeta In Human Rights, Supreme Court of India

This is a response to the article by Prof. Jinee Lokaneeta to

Reforming the Roster: Looking Beyond the Borders

On February 23, 2021 By Prakhar Raghuvanshi and Sarthak Bhardwaj In Comparative Law, Judiciary, Supreme Court of India

In this article, the authors critique the present Roster System at the Supreme Court of India, and question the authority vested in the role of the Chief Justice of India as the ‘Master of the Roster’ in the course of judicial appointments. Comparative analysis is made with appointment systems around the world, with suggestions towards reform being provided for the betterment of justice delivery in India.

Institutional Reform at the Supreme Court

On November 10, 2020 By Nick Robinson In Editor's Choice, Instituional Reform, LAOT 15, Supreme Court of India

[Ed Note: As part of our series marking 15 Years of Law and Other Things, we bring to you posts from our long-time contributors and supporters! In this post our Senior Editor Nick Robinson traces the …

Prashant Bhushan and Suriya: A Search for Natural Justice in Non-Contempt Proceedings

On September 25, 2020 By V.Venkatesan In Constitutional Law, Courts, Editor's Choice, Free Speech, LAOT 15, Madras High Court

In this post our Senior Editor V. Venkatesan writes about the contempt case against the actor Suriya.

Letter to Law Students – Lessons from the Adjusted Gross Revenue (‘AGR’) Case

On September 18, 2020 By Prof. (Dr.) Nigam Nuggehalli In Editor's Choice, Letters, Supreme Court of India

In this letter, Prof. Nigam talks about the importance of the AGR Case for law students in the country, and makes a larger point towards how they should look at the law and its various facets.

The Controversial Legacy of Justice Arun Mishra

On September 17, 2020 By Shravani Shendye In Editor's Choice, Explainer, Supreme Court of India

In this piece, our Legal Reporter, Shravani analyses different articles written on the judicial career of Justice Arun Mishra who retired from the Supreme Court recently.

Explainer: Contempt Of Court – The Case Of Prashant Bhushan

On August 31, 2020 By Sahil Aggarwal In Courts, Explainer

This article presents an account of the recent conviction of Advocate Prashant Bhushan in a case of criminal contempt by the Supreme Court. The conviction of Mr. Bhushan over his two tweets critical about the functioning of the Supreme Court has attracted multiple responses from activists, lawyers, judges, etc. and has also invited challenges to the constitutionality of the provisions under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Thus, it becomes pertinent to dwell into the case to evaluate its relevance and its repercussions on the contempt law in the future.

Indian Journal of Constitutional Law, NALSAR releases Vol 9 (2020) | A Mélange of Scholarship on Indian and Comparative Constitutional Law Issues

On August 19, 2020 By Dayaar Singla In Announcements, Comparative Law, Constitutional Interpretation, Constitutional Law, Courts, Criminal Law, Federalism, Fundamental Rights, Judgment Analysis, Legislative Reform, New Scholarship, Scholarships, Separation of Powers

[Ed Note: We are happy to report the release of IJCL’s Vol. 9 (2020). This Volume of the Journal seems quite promising with 11 pieces in the form of 7 Articles, 2 Essays and 2 …

Response to “The Indian Supreme Court’s identity crisis: a constitutional court or a court of appeals?” by Dr. Rishad A. Chowdhury

On August 3, 2020 By Rishad A Chowdhury In Constitutional Law, Courts, New Scholarship, Supreme Court of India

I highlight what I perceive to be some of the more significant questions for future scholarship, along with certain areas of disagreement with the author.