Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Centre clears five new judges for SC; strength rises to 37, Pg10

Centre appoints five new judges to Supreme Court, increasing strength to 37 following Collegium recommendation and sanctioned strength amendment.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

2 Jun, 2026

Centre clears five new judges for SC; strength rises to 37, Pg10

Centre appoints five new judges to Supreme Court, increasing strength to 37 following Collegium recommendation and sanctioned strength amendment.

2 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC seeks Centre’s response over gaps in disability rights, Pg12

Supreme Court addresses PIL highlighting disability rights gaps, demands Centre's response by July 2026, focusing on oversight body compliance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

2 Jun, 2026

SC seeks Centre’s response over gaps in disability rights, Pg12

Supreme Court addresses PIL highlighting disability rights gaps, demands Centre's response by July 2026, focusing on oversight body compliance.

2 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

J&K HC: President, Govt can terminate govt employees over 'security of state', Pg4

J&K High Court upholds President/Governor's power to sack employees threatening state security without inquiry under Article 311(2)(c).

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

1 Jun, 2026

J&K HC: President, Govt can terminate govt employees over 'security of state', Pg4

J&K High Court upholds President/Governor's power to sack employees threatening state security without inquiry under Article 311(2)(c).

1 Jun, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

UAPA Trials: Supreme Court Pushes For Speedy Justice Amid Mounting NIA Court Pendency, Pg1

Effective counter-terror laws require not only strong investigation but also timely justice, balancing security imperatives with constitutional rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

30 May, 2026

UAPA Trials: Supreme Court Pushes For Speedy Justice Amid Mounting NIA Court Pendency, Pg1

Effective counter-terror laws require not only strong investigation but also timely justice, balancing security imperatives with constitutional rights.

30 May, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Supreme Court's sanctioned strength increased to 38; experts debate impact on pendency, SLPs, conflicting rulings, and gender representation.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

29 May, 2026

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Supreme Court's sanctioned strength increased to 38; experts debate impact on pendency, SLPs, conflicting rulings, and gender representation.

29 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

SC upholds SIR, says it is EC’s constitutional duty, Pg1

Supreme Court validates Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, affirming its constitutional duty for free and fair elections.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act Constitutional Bodies

28 May, 2026

SC upholds SIR, says it is EC’s constitutional duty, Pg1

Supreme Court validates Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, affirming its constitutional duty for free and fair elections.

28 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12

Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.

Women and Women's Organizations Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

28 May, 2026

Supreme Court Collegium recommends four HC judges, woman advocate to top court, Pg12

Supreme Court Collegium proposes five new judges, including a woman advocate, to enhance diversity and fill vacancies in the apex court.

28 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government Budgeting

Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming, Pg18

Supreme Court validates 28% GST on online gaming, categorizing it as betting and gambling, overturning Karnataka High Court's decision.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government Budgeting

28 May, 2026

Supreme Court upholds 28% retrospective tax on online gaming, Pg18

Supreme Court validates 28% GST on online gaming, categorizing it as betting and gambling, overturning Karnataka High Court's decision.

28 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

The judiciary’s role in complete justice, Pg8

Supreme Court elevates right to safe travel as fundamental right under Article 21, invoking Article 142 for complete justice.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

27 May, 2026

The judiciary’s role in complete justice, Pg8

Supreme Court elevates right to safe travel as fundamental right under Article 21, invoking Article 142 for complete justice.

27 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

26 May, 2026

So sad that NTA has not learnt its lessons: SC on NEET paper leak, Pg1

Supreme Court expresses disappointment over NEET paper leak, questions NTA's failure to learn from past mistakes and implement reforms.

26 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Coerced consent, Pg6

Supreme Court's stance on Section 124A raises concerns about coerced consent and prolonged detention for accused individuals, impacting judicial agency.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

25 May, 2026

Coerced consent, Pg6

Supreme Court's stance on Section 124A raises concerns about coerced consent and prolonged detention for accused individuals, impacting judicial agency.

25 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

What did the SC say about bail under UAPA?, Pg14

Supreme Court debates UAPA bail provisions amid concerns over prolonged detentions and conflicting interpretations of fundamental rights, referring the matter to larger bench.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

24 May, 2026

What did the SC say about bail under UAPA?, Pg14

Supreme Court debates UAPA bail provisions amid concerns over prolonged detentions and conflicting interpretations of fundamental rights, referring the matter to larger bench.

24 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

SC refers UAPA bail curbs question to larger Bench, Pg1

Supreme Court refers UAPA bail restrictions question to larger bench amid concerns over prolonged incarceration versus national security interests.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Role of External State and Non State Actors

23 May, 2026

SC refers UAPA bail curbs question to larger Bench, Pg1

Supreme Court refers UAPA bail restrictions question to larger bench amid concerns over prolonged incarceration versus national security interests.

23 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC: Should those who moved up due to reservation continue to avail it?, Pg11

Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

23 May, 2026

SC: Should those who moved up due to reservation continue to avail it?, Pg11

Supreme Court questions continued reservation benefits for affluent, socially mobile individuals; examines creamy layer exclusion criteria and sub-classification within Scheduled Castes.

23 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court allows sedition trials to proceed if accused consents, clarifying its 2022 stay order on Section 124A IPC.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

22 May, 2026

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court allows sedition trials to proceed if accused consents, clarifying its 2022 stay order on Section 124A IPC.

22 May, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

Supreme Court reopens 13-year-old case challenging government control over Hindu temples in multiple states, scheduling hearings from July 24.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

20 May, 2026

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

Supreme Court reopens 13-year-old case challenging government control over Hindu temples in multiple states, scheduling hearings from July 24.

20 May, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

SC voices ‘reservations’ on its own bail decision, Pg1

Supreme 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 Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

19 May, 2026

SC voices ‘reservations’ on its own bail decision, Pg1

Supreme Court questions its Umar Khalid bail rejection, emphasizing personal liberty over UAPA's stringent bail conditions after prolonged incarceration.

19 May, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary