ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsFirst and foremost, Pg10Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a Hindu temple, stirring debate on Places of Worship Act and historical claims.ArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsArchitectureSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms20 May, 2026First and foremost, Pg10Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a Hindu temple, stirring debate on Places of Worship Act and historical claims.20 May, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors20 May, 2026SC cites citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia of 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs, Pg1Supreme Court upholds citizen's right to move freely, allows euthanasia for 'rabid, dangerous' stray dogs under existing laws.20 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSC voices ‘reservations’ on its own bail decision, Pg1Supreme Court questions its Umar Khalid bail rejection, emphasizing personal liberty over UAPA's stringent bail conditions after prolonged incarceration.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas19 May, 2026SC voices ‘reservations’ on its own bail decision, Pg1Supreme Court questions its Umar Khalid bail rejection, emphasizing personal liberty over UAPA's stringent bail conditions after prolonged incarceration.19 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationOn Saranda forests, Jharkhand must heed SC, Pg10Jharkhand government delays declaring Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary despite SC orders, risking ecological security and increasing human-animal conflict.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation19 May, 2026On Saranda forests, Jharkhand must heed SC, Pg10Jharkhand government delays declaring Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary despite SC orders, risking ecological security and increasing human-animal conflict.19 May, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional BodiesFree and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional Bodies15 May, 2026Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.15 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional BodiesWhy minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConstitutional Bodies15 May, 2026Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.15 May, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms14 May, 2026'Constitution entrusts religious reform to legislature not courts', Pg2Centre advocates legislative religious reforms, opposing court intervention in Sabarimala case, citing constitutional mandate and democratic consensus for lasting social change.14 May, 2026
Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsThe enduring democratic message of a royal charter, Pg6King Charles III invokes Magna Carta in US Congress, emphasizing rule of law and checks on executive power globally.Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms12 May, 2026The enduring democratic message of a royal charter, Pg6King Charles III invokes Magna Carta in US Congress, emphasizing rule of law and checks on executive power globally.12 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryJudicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14Supreme Court gets four new judges amidst rising caseload; structural reforms urged for comprehensive judicial efficiency and reduced pendency.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary11 May, 2026Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14Supreme Court gets four new judges amidst rising caseload; structural reforms urged for comprehensive judicial efficiency and reduced pendency.11 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentCalcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsEnvironmental Impact Assessment9 May, 2026Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.9 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesWas a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC, Pg14Supreme Court questions Parliament on CEC/ECs appointment law debate, citing concerns over executive dominance and eroded judicial oversight.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional BodiesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesConstitutional Bodies8 May, 2026Was a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC, Pg14Supreme Court questions Parliament on CEC/ECs appointment law debate, citing concerns over executive dominance and eroded judicial oversight.8 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth SectorSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth SectorWhy medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth SectorSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth Sector8 May, 2026Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.8 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance30 banks integrated with UDGAM portal to help legal heirs trace funds, Pg14RBI's UDGAM portal integrates 30 banks, aiding legal heirs in tracing ₹44 lakh crore unclaimed deposits; SC seeks further integration.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance6 May, 202630 banks integrated with UDGAM portal to help legal heirs trace funds, Pg14RBI's UDGAM portal integrates 30 banks, aiding legal heirs in tracing ₹44 lakh crore unclaimed deposits; SC seeks further integration.6 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceHow ‘bulldozer justice’ undermines the law, Pg9Article examines 'Bulldozer Justice' in India, highlighting its conflict with due process, rule of law, and separation of powers.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance6 May, 2026How ‘bulldozer justice’ undermines the law, Pg9Article examines 'Bulldozer Justice' in India, highlighting its conflict with due process, rule of law, and separation of powers.6 May, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationA recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6Delhi High Court's Justice Sharma declines recusal in Kejriwal's liquor policy case, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and adherence to recusal principles.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration29 Apr, 2026A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed, Pg6Delhi High Court's Justice Sharma declines recusal in Kejriwal's liquor policy case, raising concerns over judicial impartiality and adherence to recusal principles.29 Apr, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesA tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6Proposed IT rule amendments expand government's power over online speech, raising concerns about censorship and bypassing judicial safeguards.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges28 Apr, 2026A tightening of the fist in India’s digital public square, Pg6Proposed IT rule amendments expand government's power over online speech, raising concerns about censorship and bypassing judicial safeguards.28 Apr, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.26 Apr, 2026Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.26 Apr, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary24 Apr, 2026SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.24 Apr, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationPoverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationBalancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8Religious rituals polluting rivers: 11,000 litres of milk poured into Narmada sparks debate over faith versus environmental protection.Poverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationPoverty and Developmental IssuesSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and Degradation15 Apr, 2026Balancing faith and ecology: are rivers taking the brunt?, Pg8Religious rituals polluting rivers: 11,000 litres of milk poured into Narmada sparks debate over faith versus environmental protection.15 Apr, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBetween 14 years and the gallows, Pg8Trial court's death sentence in custodial death case highlights limitations in sentencing powers, sparking debate on judicial discretion and uniformity.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary13 Apr, 2026Between 14 years and the gallows, Pg8Trial court's death sentence in custodial death case highlights limitations in sentencing powers, sparking debate on judicial discretion and uniformity.13 Apr, 2026