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Year Ender 2023: Most important Supreme Court judgements of the year

Updated On Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

From same-sex marriage refusal to J&K special status, here are key Supreme Court rulings of 2023.

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The year commenced with a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court affirming the validity of the 2016 demonetization scheme and concluded with another significant ruling upholding the 2019 decision by the Narendra Modi government to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Here are some of the major judgments of 2023. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

The year commenced with a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court affirming the validity of the 2016 demonetization scheme and concluded with another significant ruling upholding the 2019 decision by the Narendra Modi government to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Here are some of the major judgments of 2023. (HT File Photo)

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SC upholds demonetisation: The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, by a 4:1 majority,  upheld the Union Government's decision taken six years ago to demonetize the currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations on its first working day of 2023. The majority opinion stated that the Centre's notification dated November 8, 2016, is valid and meets the criteria of proportionality. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

SC upholds demonetisation: The Supreme Court Constitution Bench, by a 4:1 majority, upheld the Union Government's decision taken six years ago to demonetize the currency notes of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denominations on its first working day of 2023. The majority opinion stated that the Centre's notification dated November 8, 2016, is valid and meets the criteria of proportionality. (HT File Photo)

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SC allows Jallikattu: On May 18, the Supreme Court upheld the amendments made by the legislatures of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. These amendments allow for bull-taming sports such as Jallikattu, kambala, and bullock-cart races. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

SC allows Jallikattu: On May 18, the Supreme Court upheld the amendments made by the legislatures of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka to The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. These amendments allow for bull-taming sports such as Jallikattu, kambala, and bullock-cart races. (PTI)

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SC on Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case: On August 4, the Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case related to his alleged 'Modi' surname remark during a political rally in 2019. (File Photo)

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SC on Rahul Gandhi’s defamation case: On August 4, the Supreme Court stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case related to his alleged 'Modi' surname remark during a political rally in 2019. (File Photo)

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SC says no to same-sex marriage: India's top court, on October 17, refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ rights in the country. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of the queer community and end discrimination against them. (AP)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

SC says no to same-sex marriage: India's top court, on October 17, refused to legalize same-sex marriages, passing the responsibility back to Parliament in a ruling that disappointed campaigners for LGBTQ rights in the country. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud also urged the government to uphold the rights of the queer community and end discrimination against them. (AP)

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SC eradicates manual scavenging: On October 20, the Supreme Court ruled that government authorities would have to pay <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30 lakh as compensation to the kin of individuals who die while cleaning sewers. Additionally, those who suffer permanent disabilities while engaged in this work will receive a minimum compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20 lakh. The bench emphasized that the Union and state governments must take measures to completely eradicate manual scavenging. (File Photo)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

SC eradicates manual scavenging: On October 20, the Supreme Court ruled that government authorities would have to pay ₹30 lakh as compensation to the kin of individuals who die while cleaning sewers. Additionally, those who suffer permanent disabilities while engaged in this work will receive a minimum compensation of ₹20 lakh. The bench emphasized that the Union and state governments must take measures to completely eradicate manual scavenging. (File Photo)

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SC upholds abrogation of Article 370: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the validity of the Union government's 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution on December 11. The article had conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir, with the bench emphasizing that Article 370 is a "temporary provision." (AFP)

Updated on Dec 30, 2023 04:36 PM IST

SC upholds abrogation of Article 370: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the validity of the Union government's 2019 decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution on December 11. The article had conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir, with the bench emphasizing that Article 370 is a "temporary provision." (AFP)

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