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Supreme Court Observer

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Supreme Court Observer is a legal journalism platform that reports, analyses and makes sense of the work of the Supreme Court. We aim to build a non-partisan database of the Supreme Court’s contribution to our everyday lives, through daily reporting on selected cases. SCO emphasises simplicity and clarity.Supreme Court Observer Politics & Government
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  • Narco-analysis test as a right?
    Jun 27 2025

    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 top court clarified that while it was not an “indefeasible” right, the accused could request it at an “appropriate stage” of trial.

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    4 mins
  • Waqf Amendment Act 2025 | Interim Stay| Arguments Summary
    Jun 26 2025

    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 Union resisted it. We summarise the key arguments in the case.

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    7 mins
  • Supreme Court’s logo change
    Jun 23 2025

    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 broader shift favouring continuity and rootedness over reinvention and experimentation? Watch and find out!

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    5 mins

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