Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

PM Modi's call for fast-track courts for paper leaks sparks debate on their efficacy, constitutional limits, and persistent pendency despite higher disposal rates.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM steps in: Fast-track courts to punish exam leak guilty, tough new law on way, Pg1

PM Modi announces fast-track courts in four High Courts and a new tough law to swiftly punish exam paper leak offenders, ensuring justice for students.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
24 Jul, 2026

Delhi Police’s detention power under NSA extended, Pg12

Delhi LG extends police's National Security Act detention powers until October 18, sparking debate over preventive detention's scope.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

How should cities reclaim footpaths?, Pg10

Bengaluru's footpath drive sparks debate over Street Vendors Act 2014, raising questions on balancing pedestrian rights with vendor livelihoods and due process.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
24 Jul, 2026

The right to protest and the limits of police power, Pg10

Violent Delhi protest clashes ignite debate on constitutional right to assemble and police force limits, drawing High Court scrutiny into alleged brutality.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
24 Jul, 2026

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?, Pg9

Experts warn corruption, exacerbated by RTI subversion and institutional decay, remains India's gravest threat, hindering development and denying justice to citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases to safeguard the future of youth

PM Modi announces fast-track courts to ensure swift, stringent punishment for paper leak culprits, safeguarding youth's future.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Jul, 2026

Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns?, Pg10

Delhi protest sparks internet shutdown, igniting debate over Telecommunications Act 2023 and Supreme Court's Anuradha Bhasin ruling on fundamental rights.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Provide feedback on Aravallis: SC panel opens 21-day window for inputs, Pg4

Supreme Court panel opens 21-day window for public input on Aravalli Hills' controversial 100-meter protection definition, aiming to resolve ecological ambiguities.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Jul, 2026

How a new law aims to place 'Vande Mataram' on a par with 'Jana Gana Mana', Pg16

Union Home Minister introduces Bill to grant 'Vande Mataram' equal statutory protection as 'Jana Gana Mana', amending 1971 Act amidst constitutional rights debate.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

A checklist for a new-age courtroom, Pg13

Expert warns Supreme Court's draft AI regulations for judiciary lack robust institutional framework and clear approval standards, risking inconsistent justice delivery.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 Jul, 2026

Is Yashwant Varma still a judge?, Pg10

Parliament to debate former judge Yashwant Varma's status after resignation amidst misbehavior charges, sparking debate on judicial accountability and constitutional loopholes.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
22 Jul, 2026

SPEEDY JUSTICE PROCESS

New criminal laws, BNS, BNSS, BSA, replace colonial-era codes, mandating strict timelines and digital tools for speedy, citizen-centric justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
16 Jul, 2026

SC considers SOP to hear urgent life and liberty cases after working hours, Pg8

Supreme Court to draft SOP for urgent 'life and liberty' cases after hours, ensuring critical access to justice for all citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
16 Jul, 2026

Digitisation and efficiency in criminal justice system, Pg8

India targets full digital rollout of its criminal justice system by July 2027, transforming investigations and trials under new citizen-centric laws for enhanced efficiency.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE Governance
15 Jul, 2026

SC weighs SOP for urgent cases affecting life, liberty, Pg1

Supreme Court considers framing 24/7 SOP for urgent cases, ensuring continuous judicial access for life and liberty issues like illegal detentions and demolitions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
15 Jul, 2026

Can’t English be considered an Indian language, asks top court, Pg14

Supreme Court questions CBSE's 'non-native' English tag in three-language scheme, highlighting its 300-year Indian presence and official use.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
14 Jul, 2026

Citizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
14 Jul, 2026

With 4 new benches, how SC plans to clear oldest pending cases, Pg16

CJI Surya Kant forms four dedicated benches to aggressively clear Supreme Court's 30-year-old civil and criminal case backlog.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
14 Jul, 2026

SC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5

Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.

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