As per the Circulars dated 05.05.2017, the Constitution bench of 5-judges will hear the below mentioned matters during summer vacations that are commencing from 11.05.2017:
- In Re: Muslim Women’s Quest for Equality v. Jamiat Ulma-I-Hind, SMW(C) No. 2/2015 – The Triple talaq matter from 11.05.2017. The Circular, however, did not mention the names of the 5-judges who will be hearing the matter.
- Karmanya Singh Sareen v. Union of India, SLP(C) No. 804/2017 – The Whatsapp Data Privacy matter from 15.05.2017. Dipak Misra, Dr. A.K. Sikri, Amitava Roy, A.M. Khanwilkar and M.M. Shantanagouda, JJ are hearing the matter.