SC fast-forwards, to hear 25 cases, including note ban, starting next week

The hearing of these cases will start from August 29, two days after Justice UU Lalit will take over as the Chief Justice of India

The Supreme Court has picked 25 cases for hearing by a five-judge constitution bench from next week in a move that can fast forward some important cases, including challenges to demonetisation and economically weaker sections (EWS) reservation, a news report stated. 

The hearing of these cases will start from August 29, two days after Justice UU Lalit takes over as the Chief Justice of India after CJI NV Ramana steps down on Friday, August 26. 

The Supreme Court in a notification said, “Take notice that the following five judges bench matters shall be listed before the concerned courts from Monday,