Accountability and Ethical Governance

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Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryAccountability and Ethical Governance
10 Jul, 2026

Tabling report on Justice Varma: Accountability after resignation, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tables report on ex-Justice Varma, defying precedent; ignites debate on judicial accountability post-resignation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Jul, 2026

​Manufacturing justice, Pg8

Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
12 Jun, 2026

ED in dock again, needs to be held to account, Pg11

Delhi High Court quashes ED/EOW cases against NewsClick, indicting agencies for 'gross abuse of law' and demanding accountability for weaponizing legal proceedings.

Education SectorRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyAccountability and Ethical Governance
5 Jun, 2026

It's a crisis of academic leadership, Pg13

Recent fiascos at NCERT, CBSE, and NTA expose a deep crisis in academic leadership, demanding urgent overhaul of India's educational governance.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Jun, 2026

Is shoot-to-disable the new normal?, Pg8

Uttar Pradesh's 'Operation Langda' sees 16,000 'leg-shot' encounters since 2017, sparking alarm over due process and judicial oversight.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical GovernanceChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
14 May, 2026

Ministry's special fund is for top athletes, bureaucrats dip into it to upgrade their own sports facilities, Pg1

Investigation reveals misuse of National Sports Development Fund, diverting crores to bureaucrats' facilities and RSS-linked organizations, raising ethical concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Apr, 2026

Jan Vishwas ethos is about the state placing the citizen first, taking a step back, Pg11

Jan Vishwas ethos prioritizes citizen trust by decriminalizing minor offenses, reducing court backlogs, and fostering a more equitable legal system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
4 Apr, 2026

​Fear of the foreign, Pg8

Controversial FCRA amendment empowers Centre to seize assets of organizations losing foreign funding licenses, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorAccountability and Ethical Governance
2 Apr, 2026

A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt, Pg6

Supreme Court addresses NCERT textbook controversy, emphasizing contempt power limits, free speech, and judicial integrity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesAccountability and Ethical GovernanceCodes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
24 Mar, 2026

SEBI revamps framework on conflict of interest, enhances ease of doing biz, Pg13

SEBI overhauls conflict-of-interest guidelines for top officials, restricts equity trading, and eases FPI cash market transactions.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
3 Mar, 2026

Rethinking tax searches for the digital age, Pg7

Supreme Court examines the legality of income tax searches in the digital age, balancing state power and informational privacy.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical Governance
3 Mar, 2026

AI 'hallucination' again in a trial court order, SC talks of 'institutional concern', Pg9

Supreme Court flags 'misconduct' over AI-fabricated judgments, raising concerns about judicial process and accountability in Andhra Pradesh case.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAccountability and Ethical Governance
27 Feb, 2026

Why bulldozers threaten due process, Pg12

Allahabad High Court questions 'bulldozer justice', highlighting concerns over due process violations and executive overreach in Uttar Pradesh.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAccountability and Ethical Governance
26 Feb, 2026

NGT has space for experts, most of them now are former Govt officers, Pg9

NGT appointments face scrutiny as ex-government officers dominate expert roles, raising conflict of interest concerns and compromising environmental justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorAccountability and Ethical Governance
24 Feb, 2026

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

Parliament and State LegislaturesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
9 Feb, 2026

Citing rules, PMO tells LS Sectt: No questions on PM CARES, relief and defence funds, Pg1

PMO cites parliamentary rules to block questions on PM CARES, National Relief, and Defence Funds, raising transparency concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAccountability and Ethical Governance
27 Jan, 2026

When politics met policy shortcuts, Pg7

AP-Telangana water dispute escalates as political blame game overshadows legal and environmental concerns over Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesAccountability and Ethical GovernanceChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
22 Jan, 2026

Should corruption charges need prior sanction?, Pg8

Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act regarding prior sanction for investigating public servants.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMoney Laundering and its PreventionAccountability and Ethical Governance
20 Jan, 2026

Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials, Pg6

Article scrutinizes ED's actions, media trials, and alleged misuse of power, raising concerns about fairness, rule of law, and institutional integrity.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityAccountability and Ethical Governance
15 Jan, 2026

Graft law: Shielding honest officers vs unmasking the corrupt, Pg25

Supreme Court split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, raising debate over protecting honest officers.

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