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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Environmental Impact Assessment

SC recalls own order barring retrospective green nod for projects, Pg1

Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances potentially affecting ₹20,000 crore worth of projects, citing public interest.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Environmental Impact Assessment

19 Nov, 2025

SC recalls own order barring retrospective green nod for projects, Pg1

Supreme Court recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances potentially affecting ₹20,000 crore worth of projects, citing public interest.

19 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

'Finish it by next week or face contempt': SC to Telangana Speaker over disqualification pleas, Pg6

Supreme Court threatens Telangana Speaker with contempt over delayed decision on disqualification pleas, urges Parliament to review Tenth Schedule.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

18 Nov, 2025

'Finish it by next week or face contempt': SC to Telangana Speaker over disqualification pleas, Pg6

Supreme Court threatens Telangana Speaker with contempt over delayed decision on disqualification pleas, urges Parliament to review Tenth Schedule.

18 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC says no to all-year pollution curbs, seeks a long-term solution, Pg3

Supreme Court rejects year-long GRAP restrictions, mandates Punjab and Haryana to implement CAQM's anti-stubble burning measures for long-term pollution control.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Nov, 2025

SC says no to all-year pollution curbs, seeks a long-term solution, Pg3

Supreme Court rejects year-long GRAP restrictions, mandates Punjab and Haryana to implement CAQM's anti-stubble burning measures for long-term pollution control.

18 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Tiger safari on non-forest land, no night tourism: SC, Pg11

Supreme Court bans tiger safaris in core areas, restricts tourism, and mandates ESZs around tiger reserves for conservation.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

18 Nov, 2025

Tiger safari on non-forest land, no night tourism: SC, Pg11

Supreme Court bans tiger safaris in core areas, restricts tourism, and mandates ESZs around tiger reserves for conservation.

18 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

Digital arrest scams: SC asks Centre to decide on ratifying UN cybercrime treaty, Pg11

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider ratifying UN Cybercrime Treaty amid rising digital arrest scams, emphasizing international cooperation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security

18 Nov, 2025

Digital arrest scams: SC asks Centre to decide on ratifying UN cybercrime treaty, Pg11

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider ratifying UN Cybercrime Treaty amid rising digital arrest scams, emphasizing international cooperation.

18 Nov, 2025

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Apex court warns Maharashtra govt. on 50% quota limit, Pg12

Supreme Court cautions Maharashtra government against breaching 50% quota limit for OBC reservations in upcoming local body elections.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

18 Nov, 2025

Apex court warns Maharashtra govt. on 50% quota limit, Pg12

Supreme Court cautions Maharashtra government against breaching 50% quota limit for OBC reservations in upcoming local body elections.

18 Nov, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Centre reviewing SC ruling on forest laws and tribal housing, says Minister, Pg14

Centre reviews SC ruling on Forest Rights Act (FRA) and Forest Conservation Act (FCA) conflict impacting tribal housing schemes.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

18 Nov, 2025

Centre reviewing SC ruling on forest laws and tribal housing, says Minister, Pg14

Centre reviews SC ruling on Forest Rights Act (FRA) and Forest Conservation Act (FCA) conflict impacting tribal housing schemes.

18 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

Supreme Court rejects perennial GRAP for Delhi pollution, emphasizes long-term policy, and considers impact on livelihoods and stubble burning.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Nov, 2025

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

Supreme Court rejects perennial GRAP for Delhi pollution, emphasizes long-term policy, and considers impact on livelihoods and stubble burning.

18 Nov, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The need for a social audit for SIR 2.0, Pg9

Editorial highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and advocates for mandatory social audits to ensure inclusivity and integrity.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

18 Nov, 2025

The need for a social audit for SIR 2.0, Pg9

Editorial highlights concerns over electoral roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and advocates for mandatory social audits to ensure inclusivity and integrity.

18 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Power grab, Pg8

Pakistan's 27th Amendment grants army chief sweeping powers, restructuring military command, judiciary, and offering lifetime immunity, raising concerns about democratic erosion.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

18 Nov, 2025

Power grab, Pg8

Pakistan's 27th Amendment grants army chief sweeping powers, restructuring military command, judiciary, and offering lifetime immunity, raising concerns about democratic erosion.

18 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation, Pg8

Supreme Court highlights stagnation in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and massive case pendency, suggesting reforms for efficient justice delivery.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

18 Nov, 2025

The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation, Pg8

Supreme Court highlights stagnation in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and massive case pendency, suggesting reforms for efficient justice delivery.

18 Nov, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

The POCSO Act is gender-neutral by design, Pg6

Supreme Court examines POCSO Act's gender neutrality amidst petition challenging prosecution of woman for sexual assault against minor boy.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

17 Nov, 2025

The POCSO Act is gender-neutral by design, Pg6

Supreme Court examines POCSO Act's gender neutrality amidst petition challenging prosecution of woman for sexual assault against minor boy.

17 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions, Pg6

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands urgent, coordinated action; health risks, economic costs, and potential solutions explored.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Nov, 2025

Delhi’s air, a ‘wicked problem’ in need of bold solutions, Pg6

Delhi's air pollution crisis demands urgent, coordinated action; health risks, economic costs, and potential solutions explored.

17 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

16 Nov, 2025

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

16 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

CJI to deal with claim that HC judge approached NCLAT member on order, Pg 12

The Supreme Court has highlighted a sensitive allegation involving a High Court judge allegedly influencing a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member in an insolvency matter.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Accountability and Ethical Governance

15 Nov, 2025

CJI to deal with claim that HC judge approached NCLAT member on order, Pg 12

The Supreme Court has highlighted a sensitive allegation involving a High Court judge allegedly influencing a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member in an insolvency matter.

15 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

How 27th Amendment seals Pak Army’s stranglehold over state, Pg 24

Pakistan has enacted the 27th Constitutional Amendment, introducing sweeping reforms that significantly expand the Pakistan Army’s authority across governance, security, and judicial structures.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

15 Nov, 2025

How 27th Amendment seals Pak Army’s stranglehold over state, Pg 24

Pakistan has enacted the 27th Constitutional Amendment, introducing sweeping reforms that significantly expand the Pakistan Army’s authority across governance, security, and judicial structures.

15 Nov, 2025

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Parliament and State Legislatures

15 Nov, 2025

Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar, Pg 24

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Nitish Kumar, secured a significant electoral comeback in Bihar, overcoming anti-incumbency and a strong opposition alliance.

15 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

Parliament and State Legislatures Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

15 Nov, 2025

Tepid relief, Pg8

U.S. government shutdown ends after 43 days amid political battle over healthcare and budget, impacting economy and public services.

15 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

14 Nov, 2025

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking damages for deaths ‘linked’ to COVID vaccines, Pg14

Supreme Court reserves judgment on plea seeking compensation for COVID vaccine-related deaths amid debate over data transparency and government liability.

14 Nov, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation