Indian Polity

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
28 Nov, 2025

SC on SIR: Any process that's transparent can be adopted, Pg10

Supreme Court examines Election Commission's power for Systematic Voter Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) and Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
28 Nov, 2025

Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1

Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.

Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
27 Nov, 2025

Trade unions, farmers body protest against new labour codes, Pg12

Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
27 Nov, 2025

Presidential opinion versus the federal structure, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses Presidential reference on Governor's powers, raising concerns over federalism erosion and potential subjugation of states.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
27 Nov, 2025

Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI, Pg1

Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation Sector
27 Nov, 2025

What is Centre's Bill to constitute single higher education authority, Pg17

Centre proposes HECI Bill 2025, a single higher education regulator merging UGC, NCTE, AICTE, aiming autonomy and reduced red tape.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
27 Nov, 2025

How November 26 came to be celebrated as India's 'Constitution Day', Pg17

November 26th commemorates India's Constitution adoption in 1949, celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015 to promote constitutional values.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
27 Nov, 2025

Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11

Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
27 Nov, 2025

SC frowns on 'growing trend' of own benches reversing Court orders, Pg1

Supreme Court raises concerns over increasing trend of benches overturning prior verdicts, potentially undermining court's authority and constitutional principles.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
26 Nov, 2025

Custodial torture: SC raps govt. over CCTV compliance, Pg12

Supreme Court rebukes Centre for ignoring CCTV installation order in CBI, ED, NIA offices to curb custodial torture.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
26 Nov, 2025

Caste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI, Pg10

CJI emphasizes societal unity amidst caste census debate, addressing OBC reservations and 50% quota rule in Maharashtra local body elections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
26 Nov, 2025

What is the row over selecting Head of Police Force in T.N.?, Pg8

Tamil Nadu faces contempt plea for DGP appointment delay; UPSC panel rejected amid SC guidelines violation and state government objections.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Nov, 2025

Losing the plot, Pg6

Delhi government's response to air pollution protests raises concerns over governance approach versus public safety, highlighting North India's persistent air quality crisis.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
26 Nov, 2025

Day before rollback of Chandigarh Bill, Punjab BJP was sent points in its favour, Pg1

Chandigarh seeks inclusion under Article 240 for legislative flexibility, sparking political concerns amidst upcoming Punjab elections.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRight to Information and Transparency in Government
25 Nov, 2025

SC to hear plea to stop cash donations to political parties, Pg1

Supreme Court examines plea seeking ban on cash donations to political parties, advocating transparency and complete donor details under income tax.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
25 Nov, 2025

Goa govt. does a U-turn on tiger presence in State, Pg1

Goa government's conflicting claims on tiger presence stall Mhadei sanctuary's tiger reserve status amid court battles and conservation concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Nov, 2025

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice, Pg10

Justice Surya Kant assumes office as 53rd CJI, poised to address case backlogs and constitutional questions during his tenure.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Nov, 2025

What does the SC’s advisory opinion imply?, Pg8

SC advisory opinion affirms Governor's discretionary power over bills, limits judicial intervention, impacting state legislative autonomy and federal relations.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Nov, 2025

The amplitude of gubernatorial discretion, Pg6

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's discretionary powers under Article 200, sparking debate on timelines and federal relations.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
25 Nov, 2025

Giving consensual relation colour of rape calls for condemnation: SC, Pg24

Supreme Court cautions against misusing rape laws to criminalize consensual relationships, emphasizing the need to prevent injustice and uphold the law.

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