Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
30 Sep, 2025

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X Corp challenges India's content takedown orders, citing free speech concerns and circumvention of IT Act's Section 69A.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies
28 Sep, 2025

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
27 Sep, 2025

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConstitutional Bodies
27 Sep, 2025

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

R Venkataramani secures reappointment as Attorney General of India for two more years, effective October 1st.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
26 Sep, 2025

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Sep, 2025

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Supreme Court flags 'stagnation' in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and pendency affecting judicial officer morale.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Sep, 2025

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Sep, 2025

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.

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

Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10

SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.

Art FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
22 Sep, 2025

Sikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.

Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
20 Sep, 2025

SC okays AIFF constitution, directs promotion and relegation in top division, Pg 26.

Supreme Court approves AIFF constitution mandating promotion/relegation and player representation, setting stage for reforms in Indian football governance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 Sep, 2025

SC directs AIFF to adopt its draft constitution, Pg14

Supreme Court mandates AIFF to adopt draft constitution within four weeks, current committee to serve full term until 2026.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
18 Sep, 2025

Letter and spirit, Pg6

Supreme Court partially stays Waqf Amendment Act, balancing religious autonomy and state regulation amidst political controversy over Muslim endowments.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
17 Sep, 2025

‘Judicial experimentalism’ versus the right to justice, Pg8

Supreme Court endorses 'cooling period' for Section 498A cases, raising concerns over victim's access to justice and judicial overreach.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Sep, 2025

Constitutional clarity, Pg8

Supreme Court reinforces Governors' limited power over State Bills, questioning indefinite withholding of assent and upholding federal balance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
16 Sep, 2025

Aadhaar is part of statute, can be used by voters, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms Aadhaar's role in voter verification, addressing concerns over citizenship proof during electoral roll revisions.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
16 Sep, 2025

Govt., Opposition welcome order, Pg1

Supreme Court stays provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2013 concerning Collector's powers and non-Muslim representation, sparking political debate.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsE Governance
16 Sep, 2025

Supreme Court expresses concern over non-functional CCTVs at police stations, Pg12

Supreme Court considers AI-powered control rooms for CCTV monitoring in police stations to prevent custodial torture and ensure transparency.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday Life
16 Sep, 2025

SC moots control rooms to independently monitor CCTVs in police stations, Pg 9.

Supreme Court proposes AI-monitored CCTV control rooms in police stations to curb custodial deaths and ensure accountability, involving IITs for oversight.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
15 Sep, 2025

Pendency continues to plague SC as case backlog hits all-time high, Pg1

Supreme Court grapples with record 88,417 pending cases despite full judge strength and efforts to expedite disposals.

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