Why the Maratha quota case in Supreme Court is about more than just the 50% limit to reservations

At the heart of petitions challenging the Maratha quota is the federal question of whether states have the right to identify backward classes.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· 21 hours ago

Why India may be better off if High Courts hear Covid-19 cases instead of Supreme Court

High Courts are uniquely placed to respond to complex situations arising in their states.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Apr 27, 2021 · 09:00 am

Analysis: Could ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque lead to it being exempted from Places of Worship Act?

The law exempts ancient monuments and archaeological sites from its ambit.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Apr 15, 2021 · 06:30 am

Law giving more power to Delhi LG nullifies citizens’ rights, say former bureaucrats

Over 70 former officers warned that the controversial Act will have grave repercussions on federal governance due to unilateral decision-making.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 09, 2021 · 07:05 pm

Bill giving primacy to Delhi LG shows hollowness of Modi’s claims of co-operative federalism

Challenging the belligerent centralising agenda of the Union government requires a new politics of federalism.

Mathew Idiculla

· Mar 28, 2021 · 07:30 am

SC dismisses Andhra CM’s complaint against next Chief Justice NV Ramana after in-house inquiry

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy had written to Chief Justice SA Bobde, accusing Ramana of bias and impropriety.

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· Mar 24, 2021 · 04:46 pm

SC cited Maratha quota order to stay enforcement of the farm laws. Was this the right precedent?

The court on Tuesday did not discuss whether the laws had on first impression violated constitutional provisions or gone against past judgements.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jan 15, 2021 · 06:00 pm

Jagan Reddy vs Justice Ramana: SC rejects pleas on action against Andhra Pradesh chief minister

Reddy had alleged that Justice NV Ramana was influencing the hearings of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, including the roster of a few judges.

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· Dec 01, 2020 · 11:20 pm

Contempt of court: Where does the line lie between criticising an institution and humiliating it?

Dissent is crucial for reform.

Oishika Neogi

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Puneet Pathak

· Nov 30, 2020 · 07:30 am

Why the controversial Kerala ordinance to curb ‘abusive’ posts is bad in law

It reintroduces provisions the Supreme Court struck down in 2015.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Nov 23, 2020 · 09:00 am

The ideal SC response to Kunal Kamra’s tweets? Defend liberties of all Indians like it did for Arnab

A reservoir of disappointment about the court’s actions has been building for some time. The comedian’s remarks merely opened a sluice.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Nov 22, 2020 · 06:01 pm

Jagan Reddy vs Justice Ramana: SC judge UU Lalit recuses himself from hearing contempt of court plea

Three separate petitions were filed against the Andhra Pradesh chief minister for his ‘scandalising statements’ against the second-most senior judge of SC.

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· Nov 16, 2020 · 01:26 pm