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On 15 October, a contempt petition was filed against journalist Nikhil Wagle and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut for their criticism of CJI Surya Kant’s refusal to meet opposition leaders during the CEC protests.
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In our newsletter, we examine how the Court has, and will distinguish between institutional criticism and threats to the administration of justice. Read more: scobserver.in/journal/bar-as…
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In light of recent contempt proceedings against Nikhil Wagle and Sanjay Raut, we revisit the Supreme Court’s 1978 decision to drop contempt proceedings against Indian Express editor S. Mulgaokar. At the time, Justice Krishna Iyer had advised judges not to turn hypersensitive. Read: scobserver.in/journal/bar-as…
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SCOLR Daily | Case #213
Surinder Ahuja v State of Punjab
Date: 29 September 2026 | Citation: 2026 SCOLR 10(4)[18]
The Supreme Court held that severance compensation for land acquired under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 must be calculated as a percentage of the market value of the remaining, unacquired land and not the acquired strip.
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We break down the ECI's counter affidavit in the challenge against the powers of the CEC, and explain what what the ECI has to say about allegations of unilateral decision making, Form 6, the SIR and more. Read here: scobserver.in/journal/cec-po…
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Yesterday, the Supreme Court declared that it never upheld the legality of “Logical Discrepancy” in the SIR—it was only permitted as an interim arrangement during the West Bengal SIR.
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The Court also examined the ECI’s mandate which compels voters marked as shifted or absent to apply through Form 6 as a first time voter. Our detailed hearing report: scobserver.in/reports/delhi-…
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In our newsletter, we write about the contempt petition against journalist Nikhil Wagle and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut. Where has the Court previously drawn the line between institutional criticism and threats to the administration of justice? Read here: scobserver.in/journal/bar-as…
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SCOLR Daily | Case #212
R v E
Date: 24 September 2026 | Citation: 2026 SCOLR 10(4)[17]
The Supreme Court directed that an independent psychiatric evaluation of the child must be considered while arresting and summoning a parent or family member accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) during a matrimonial dispute.
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Today, CJI Surya Kant questioned the ECI on why shifted voters must apply afresh: “Instead of burdening them to approach you, why don’t you reach out to them?” he asked.
Read our detailed report on today's hearing: scobserver.in/reports/delhi-…
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SCOLR Daily | Case #211
Kusumavati Gowda v The Government of Karnataka
Date: 21 September 2026 | Citation: 2026 SCOLR 10(4)[16]
The Supreme Court reiterated that constitutional courts i.e. High Courts and the Supreme Court have power to direct a reinvestigation as a dynamic component of judicial review, a basic feature of the Constitution.
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Today, the Supreme Court will hear the challenge to Form 6 of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The petition was filed by RTI Activist Anjali Bhardwaj.
@jazzmuck explains the issue in our newsletter: scobserver.in/journal/sequel…
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Today, the #SupremeCourt is scheduled to hear petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Our case background has all the details: scobserver.in/cases/challeng…
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Yesterday, an important hearing took place regarding challenges to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. How does the Act amend the Right to Information and why does this concern journalists in particular? We report: scobserver.in/reports/dpdp-a…
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As the day begins with news of nearly 1 crore voter deletions in Karnataka, the SIR continues to be a matter of pressing concern. Yesterday, the Supreme Court adjourned pleas challenging CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s powers after petitioners requested time to respond to the ECI’s counter affidavit.
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We break down the affidavit and explain what the ECI has to say about allegations of unilateral decision making, Form 6, the SIR and more. Read here: scobserver.in/journal/cec-po…
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Yesterday, the Election Commission of India filed it's counter affidavit in the case on alleged unilateral decision making by CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Here's what it says.
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The Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) has sought a partial stay on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Today, the Court declined interim relief without hearing the Union.
Our report: scobserver.in/reports/dpdp-a…
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An excerpt from Justice S.K. Kaul's recent memoir, 'Without Fear or Favour’.
"The Chief Justice and I were broadly aligned”: Justice S.K. Kaul on marriage equality.
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In Volume 10 Issue 4 of the Supreme Court Observer Law Reports, we cover five bonus judgements delivered between September to October 2026. Read:
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