Passed in March 2026 and brought into force in May, the Transgender Persons (Amendment) Act is currently under challenge at the Supreme Court. Petitioners contend that the amendment is contrary to the landmark judgement in NALSA v Union of India, 2014 which upheld the right to self-perception of gender identity.

Things are moving fast with two hearings, a transfer petition and denial of interim relief. The Court is set to hear the matter today. Stay tuned for today's hearing report!

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Nine-judge Benches are one of the largest formations that the Supreme Court can sit in—behind only 11 and 13-judge Benches. There have been 21 nine-judge Constitution Benches so far—all of which are known for setting precedent and decisively resolving questions of constitutional importance. Two nine-judge Benches heard matters of key importance this year alone.

Visit scobserver.in to know more about nine-judge benches and their brief history.

On the website, you will also find case backgrounds, hearing reports and comprehensive analysis of the two nine-judge Benches that heard the Industry and Sabarimala references this year.

The enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 has fundamentally changed the definition of gambling. The Act imposed a ban on online real money games, without distinguishing them on the basis of skill or chance.

In May, the Supreme Court weighed in, clarifying that games of skill, when played with stakes, constituted gambling.

Visit scobserver.in to get access to the full coverage on gambling law—how it was and as it stands today.