Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsApex court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, Pg15.Supreme Court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, highlighting implementation gaps in 2019 Act.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections18 Oct, 2025Apex court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, Pg15.Supreme Court forms panel to recommend equal opportunity policy for transgender persons, highlighting implementation gaps in 2019 Act.18 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber SecurityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber SecuritySC flags rise in digital arrest scams, seeks CBI, Centre response, Pg14.Supreme Court addresses rising digital arrest scams involving forged judicial orders, seeks CBI and Home Ministry response for coordinated pan-India action.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber SecurityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBasics of Cyber Security18 Oct, 2025SC flags rise in digital arrest scams, seeks CBI, Centre response, Pg14.Supreme Court addresses rising digital arrest scams involving forged judicial orders, seeks CBI and Home Ministry response for coordinated pan-India action.18 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary‘Law can’t be tool to harass people’: SC quashes 5 FIRs on religious conversion, Pg13.Supreme Court quashes five FIRs on religious conversion, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be a tool for harassment.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary18 Oct, 2025‘Law can’t be tool to harass people’: SC quashes 5 FIRs on religious conversion, Pg13.Supreme Court quashes five FIRs on religious conversion, emphasizing that criminal law cannot be a tool for harassment.18 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationSC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1Supreme Court partially lifts Delhi-NCR fireworks ban for Deepavali, allowing 'green' alternatives under strict time and monitoring conditions.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation16 Oct, 2025SC eases ban, clears green fireworks in Delhi for Deepavali, Pg1Supreme Court partially lifts Delhi-NCR fireworks ban for Deepavali, allowing 'green' alternatives under strict time and monitoring conditions.16 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesThe road to gender equity in courts, Pg7India's judiciary faces gender disparity with women underrepresented in higher courts; reforms urged for inclusivity and transparency in judicial appointments.Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional BodiesWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies16 Oct, 2025The road to gender equity in courts, Pg7India's judiciary faces gender disparity with women underrepresented in higher courts; reforms urged for inclusivity and transparency in judicial appointments.16 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationSC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and DegradationStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation16 Oct, 2025SC lifts ban, allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 2 days for Diwali, Pg1.Supreme Court permits 'green' firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, sets time limits amid pollution concerns and enforcement challenges.16 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC Collegium admits its decision on judge changed after Govt 'sought' it, Pg1.SC Collegium alters judge transfer after government request, raising questions on judicial independence and executive influence.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary16 Oct, 2025SC Collegium admits its decision on judge changed after Govt 'sought' it, Pg1.SC Collegium alters judge transfer after government request, raising questions on judicial independence and executive influence.16 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster ManagementStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster ManagementSC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster ManagementStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster Management14 Oct, 2025SC orders CBI probe into stampede at Karur, Pg1Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, criticizes Madras HC's handling and emphasizes unbiased investigation for justice.14 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors‘Shook nation’s conscience’: SC asks CBI to probe TN stampede, Pg8.Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, citing doubts over SIT impartiality and national conscience being shaken.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors14 Oct, 2025‘Shook nation’s conscience’: SC asks CBI to probe TN stampede, Pg8.Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Karur stampede, citing doubts over SIT impartiality and national conscience being shaken.14 Oct, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBalancing faith and politics, Pg7Kerala's LDF government faces backlash over Sabarimala temple mismanagement amid allegations of theft and cover-up, impacting fragile ties with Hindu groups.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability13 Oct, 2025Balancing faith and politics, Pg7Kerala's LDF government faces backlash over Sabarimala temple mismanagement amid allegations of theft and cover-up, impacting fragile ties with Hindu groups.13 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster ManagementStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster ManagementSC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster ManagementStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDisaster and Disaster Management11 Oct, 2025SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.11 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryJudicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14Supreme Court allows judicial officers with seven years' Bar experience to become District Judges, aiming to infuse talent and reduce pendency.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary10 Oct, 2025Judicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14Supreme Court allows judicial officers with seven years' Bar experience to become District Judges, aiming to infuse talent and reduce pendency.10 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentA verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7Supreme Court's ban on post-facto environmental clearances triggers confusion and potential demolition drives across India, impacting infrastructure projects and environmental governance.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact Assessment9 Oct, 2025A verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7Supreme Court's ban on post-facto environmental clearances triggers confusion and potential demolition drives across India, impacting infrastructure projects and environmental governance.9 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBan on exam paper discussion: HC seeks reply from Centre, SSC, Pg12.Delhi HC questions SSC's gag order on exam paper discussions, demands Centre's response on restricting post-exam analysis under unfair means act.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors9 Oct, 2025Ban on exam paper discussion: HC seeks reply from Centre, SSC, Pg12.Delhi HC questions SSC's gag order on exam paper discussions, demands Centre's response on restricting post-exam analysis under unfair means act.9 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC refers concerns of entry-level judicial officers to five-judge Constitution Bench, Pg10Supreme Court's Constitution Bench to address entry-level judicial officers' concerns regarding service conditions, pay, and promotion prospects, ensuring fair career progression.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary8 Oct, 2025SC refers concerns of entry-level judicial officers to five-judge Constitution Bench, Pg10Supreme Court's Constitution Bench to address entry-level judicial officers' concerns regarding service conditions, pay, and promotion prospects, ensuring fair career progression.8 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsTop court asks States, U.T.s to frame road safety rules within six months, Pg12Supreme Court mandates States/UTs to establish comprehensive road safety rules within six months, addressing pedestrian safety and helmet compliance.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors8 Oct, 2025Top court asks States, U.T.s to frame road safety rules within six months, Pg12Supreme Court mandates States/UTs to establish comprehensive road safety rules within six months, addressing pedestrian safety and helmet compliance.8 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActEnumerator can’t decide citizenship: Petitioners cite EC’s 2003 guidelines, Pg8.Petitioners challenge Bihar's electoral roll revision, citing EC's 2003 guidelines prohibiting enumerators from determining citizenship, raising concerns over voter exclusion.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act8 Oct, 2025Enumerator can’t decide citizenship: Petitioners cite EC’s 2003 guidelines, Pg8.Petitioners challenge Bihar's electoral roll revision, citing EC's 2003 guidelines prohibiting enumerators from determining citizenship, raising concerns over voter exclusion.8 Oct, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSC amicus, Pg1.SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections8 Oct, 2025SC amicus, Pg1.SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.8 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryCan a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8Delhi HC allows spouses to sue third parties for marital disruption, reviving 'Alienation of Affection' claims after adultery decriminalization.Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary7 Oct, 2025Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8Delhi HC allows spouses to sue third parties for marital disruption, reviving 'Alienation of Affection' claims after adultery decriminalization.7 Oct, 2025
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCalling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6Article critiques blaming judiciary for India's slow development, highlighting legislative failures and government's litigation practices as key issues.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilitySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability7 Oct, 2025Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6Article critiques blaming judiciary for India's slow development, highlighting legislative failures and government's litigation practices as key issues.7 Oct, 2025