Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsDespite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections14 Sep, 2025Despite law, strength of disabled Union govt. staff not rising: data, Pg9Despite 2016 Act mandating 4% quota, disabled employees remain at 1.15% in Union government jobs as of January 2022.14 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesWaqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies14 Sep, 2025Waqf Act 2025 SC to pronounce interim order on September 15, Pg 5.Supreme Court to issue interim order on Waqf Act 2025 validity, focusing on property de-notification powers on September 15.14 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC Bench to hear if judicial officers can avail Bar quota, Pg10Supreme Court Constitution Bench to decide if judicial officers with 7 years' experience can avail Bar quota for District Judge appointment.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary13 Sep, 2025SC Bench to hear if judicial officers can avail Bar quota, Pg10Supreme Court Constitution Bench to decide if judicial officers with 7 years' experience can avail Bar quota for District Judge appointment.13 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsDenying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections13 Sep, 2025Denying upward mobility to candidates with disabilities defeats purpose of quota: SC, Pg10Supreme Court questions Centre on denying upward mobility to meritorious disabled candidates, potentially violating Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.13 Sep, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryProperty rights, tribals and the gender parity gap, Pg6Supreme Court advocates for tribal women's property rights, challenging discriminatory customs and advocating for legal parity via legislative action.Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary13 Sep, 2025Property rights, tribals and the gender parity gap, Pg6Supreme Court advocates for tribal women's property rights, challenging discriminatory customs and advocating for legal parity via legislative action.13 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateCentre to hold meeting on creating more special courts, Pg8Centre to expedite NIA, UAPA trials via special courts amid Supreme Court concerns over delays due to pendency.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate13 Sep, 2025Centre to hold meeting on creating more special courts, Pg8Centre to expedite NIA, UAPA trials via special courts amid Supreme Court concerns over delays due to pendency.13 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryDecide on bail pleas within two months, SC tells HCs, Pg6Supreme Court mandates two-month bail plea decisions by High Courts, prioritizing personal liberty and reducing indefinite pendency, reinforcing Articles 14 & 21.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary13 Sep, 2025Decide on bail pleas within two months, SC tells HCs, Pg6Supreme Court mandates two-month bail plea decisions by High Courts, prioritizing personal liberty and reducing indefinite pendency, reinforcing Articles 14 & 21.13 Sep, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPlight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors13 Sep, 2025Plight of citizens who pay tax is disheartening: SC on homebuyers, Pg11Supreme Court urges government to safeguard homebuyers' interests, proposes fund for stalled projects, and seeks RERA uniformity.13 Sep, 2025
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 JudiciaryIf a wing of democracy fails, would court have to sit idle, asks SC; reserves verdict, Pg9Supreme Court debates judicial intervention when other state organs fail; reserves verdict on presidential reference regarding Governor's powers.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 Judiciary12 Sep, 2025If a wing of democracy fails, would court have to sit idle, asks SC; reserves verdict, Pg9Supreme Court debates judicial intervention when other state organs fail; reserves verdict on presidential reference regarding Governor's powers.12 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’, Pg13Supreme Court questions Governors' prolonged delays on Bills; Centre defends collaborative constitutional spirit amid State concerns over assent timelines.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary11 Sep, 2025SC flags Governors sitting on Bills as Centre terms dispute a ‘false alarm’, Pg13Supreme Court questions Governors' prolonged delays on Bills; Centre defends collaborative constitutional spirit amid State concerns over assent timelines.11 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHow is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks CentreSupreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary11 Sep, 2025How is it 'false alarm' when Bills kept pending for 4 years, SC asks CentreSupreme Court questions Centre on pending bills, highlighting constitutional concerns over Governor's role and potential delays in legislative processes.11 Sep, 2025
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 JudiciaryGovernors must act as true guides and philosophers to States, says CJI Gavai, Pg11CJI emphasizes collaborative Governor-State relations; Supreme Court debates fixed timelines for Governors' assent to bills amid concerns of dyarchy.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 Judiciary10 Sep, 2025Governors must act as true guides and philosophers to States, says CJI Gavai, Pg11CJI emphasizes collaborative Governor-State relations; Supreme Court debates fixed timelines for Governors' assent to bills amid concerns of dyarchy.10 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActDay after SC order, EC directs Bihar CEO to accept Aadhaar as 12th document for SIR drive, Pg1EC adds Aadhaar as 12th document for Bihar's electoral roll revision following Supreme Court directive, ensuring broader voter inclusion.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act10 Sep, 2025Day after SC order, EC directs Bihar CEO to accept Aadhaar as 12th document for SIR drive, Pg1EC adds Aadhaar as 12th document for Bihar's electoral roll revision following Supreme Court directive, ensuring broader voter inclusion.10 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVice-Presidential election, Pg6Political parties' abstention in Vice-Presidential election raises concerns about democratic values and constitutional duties of parliamentarians, highlighting the importance of impartiality.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary10 Sep, 2025Vice-Presidential election, Pg6Political parties' abstention in Vice-Presidential election raises concerns about democratic values and constitutional duties of parliamentarians, highlighting the importance of impartiality.10 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas‘Suspected foreigners’ in Assam will have 10 days to prove they are citizensAssam empowers DCs to identify and deport 'suspected foreigners' within 10 days, bypassing Foreigners Tribunals using the Immigrants Act, 1950.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas10 Sep, 2025‘Suspected foreigners’ in Assam will have 10 days to prove they are citizensAssam empowers DCs to identify and deport 'suspected foreigners' within 10 days, bypassing Foreigners Tribunals using the Immigrants Act, 1950.10 Sep, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryA double failureProposed 130th Constitutional Amendment threatens basic structure by allowing removal of ministers in custody, undermining judicial precedents.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary10 Sep, 2025A double failureProposed 130th Constitutional Amendment threatens basic structure by allowing removal of ministers in custody, undermining judicial precedents.10 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable SectionsThe 12th DocumentSupreme Court mandates Aadhaar inclusion in Electoral Roll applications, rectifying exclusionary approach during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActVulnerable Sections10 Sep, 2025The 12th DocumentSupreme Court mandates Aadhaar inclusion in Electoral Roll applications, rectifying exclusionary approach during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision.10 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC underlines 'reasonable time' for nod to Bills, flags 'risk' in fixing time limitSupreme Court debates Governor's role in assenting to bills; questions fixing time limits amid states' concerns over discretionary powers.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary10 Sep, 2025SC underlines 'reasonable time' for nod to Bills, flags 'risk' in fixing time limitSupreme Court debates Governor's role in assenting to bills; questions fixing time limits amid states' concerns over discretionary powers.10 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActAccept Aadhaar as identity proof, SC orders poll panel, Pg1Supreme Court directs Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as identity proof for voter list inclusion in Bihar, clarifying it's not citizenship proof.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act9 Sep, 2025Accept Aadhaar as identity proof, SC orders poll panel, Pg1Supreme Court directs Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as identity proof for voter list inclusion in Bihar, clarifying it's not citizenship proof.9 Sep, 2025
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementSC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management5 Sep, 2025SC expresses concern over felling of trees in Himalayan forests , Pg1Supreme Court alarmed by illegal Himalayan deforestation amid floods, demands action; NHAI faces scrutiny over tunnel safety.5 Sep, 2025