Indian Polity

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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public AdministrationLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
6 May, 2026

How ‘bulldozer justice’ undermines the law, Pg9

Article examines 'Bulldozer Justice' in India, highlighting its conflict with due process, rule of law, and separation of powers.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
6 May, 2026

Silencing academia, weakening democratic space, Pg8

Report reveals India's declining academic freedom due to political interference, impacting democratic values and critical thinking, raising concerns about institutional autonomy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
5 May, 2026

SC raps courts in Odisha for ‘odious’ bail conditions, Pg14

Supreme Court rebukes Odisha courts for discriminatory bail terms against Adivasis and Dalits, highlighting caste bias within judiciary.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
5 May, 2026

SC weighs risk of misuse of benefits for trans people, Pg14

Supreme Court examines concerns over potential misuse of transgender welfare benefits under amended law, raising self-identification issues.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
5 May, 2026

SC brings survivors of forcible ingestion of acid in RPwD Act, Pg14

Supreme Court expands RPwD Act definition to include victims of forcible acid ingestion, ensuring disability benefits retrospectively from 2016.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 May, 2026

Did the PM’s broadcast violate MCC?, Pg10

PM's broadcast under scrutiny: Did it violate Model Code of Conduct guidelines during elections, raising questions on impartiality?

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
5 May, 2026

What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?, Pg10

Allahabad HC reaffirms Forest Rights Act supremacy, overturning decisions against tribal claims; Madras HC disregards grazing rights under FRA.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 May, 2026

How the newest rail zone came into being; ops likely to commence from June 1, Pg13

South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) gazette notification imminent; operations to commence June 1, 2026, boosting Andhra Pradesh's rail infrastructure.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismComparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries
3 May, 2026

What did the U.S. Supreme Court change in Louisiana?, Pg12

Supreme Court restricts Voting Rights Act's Section 2, impacting minority districts and raising the bar for race-conscious districting.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
3 May, 2026

SC to examine plea against apnoea test for brain death, Pg9

Supreme Court scrutinizes apnoea test's reliability in brain death assessments following malpractice allegations in organ transplants, seeks expert AIIMS report.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
3 May, 2026

Top court seeks expert report from AIIMS on brain death protocols, Pg8

Supreme Court directs AIIMS to review brain death protocols following concerns over malpractices in organ transplantation raised by Kerala doctor.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
3 May, 2026

Centre appoints Rohit Jain as RBI Deputy Governor, Pg13

Rohit Jain appointed as RBI Deputy Governor for three years, succeeding T Rabi Sankar, effective May 3.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
3 May, 2026

Shanti law in, US nuclear ‘mission’ on its way to tap new tie-ups, Pg1

US nuclear mission eyes India's energy sector post-SHANTI Act, seeking tie-ups with private players and government entities.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
1 May, 2026

Revenue-deficit States may face fiscal stress, says Centre, Pg1

Centre warns revenue-deficit states face fiscal stress due to high debt, West Asia crisis, and limited fiscal flexibility.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
1 May, 2026

Lift abortion time limit for minor rape survivors: SC, Pg16

Supreme Court urges government to remove abortion time limits for minor rape survivors, prioritizing survivor's choice and well-being over fetal viability.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
1 May, 2026

Should the PIL jurisdiction be reconsidered?, Pg11

Debate emerges over PIL jurisdiction: Should courts reconsider its scope amid concerns of misuse and agenda-driven litigation?

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineVulnerable Sections
30 Apr, 2026

Why has the creamy layer debate returned to court?, Pg8

Supreme Court revisits 'creamy layer' debate for SC/ST reservations, questioning income as sole determinant of social disadvantage and challenging constitutional validity.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
30 Apr, 2026

Tripura leads, big states lag: 2.5 lakh panchayats ranked in PAI 2.0 report, Pg8

Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 reveals Tripura, Kerala, and Odisha as top performers; Punjab, UP, and Bihar lag behind.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
30 Apr, 2026

SC rejects AIIMS review plea against its order to terminate 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court rebukes AIIMS for challenging abortion order, upholding minor's reproductive rights and autonomy under Article 21.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
29 Apr, 2026

Courts must call reports on mitigating factors in potential death penalty cases: Apex court, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates trial courts to consider mitigating factors in death penalty cases, ensuring comprehensive reports and effective legal representation.

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