Indian Polity
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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
How did the SC read the OBC creamy layer test?, Pg12
Supreme Court clarifies OBC creamy layer criteria, ruling parental income alone insufficient; impacts PSU, private sector employees' children's reservation eligibility.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
Ambedkar backed UCC, with a rider – can initially be voluntary, Pg10
Supreme Court advocates UCC for inheritance equality, echoing Ambedkar's vision of voluntary adoption and clear separation of religion and law.
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
Kerala Govt shifts stand on entry of women into Sabarimala temple, Pg1
Kerala government seeks wider consultation on Sabarimala temple entry, revisiting stance after 2018 SC verdict and widespread protests.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
OBC creamy layer: Why SC ruled against ‘hostile discrimination’, Pg9
The Supreme Court has ruled that income cannot be the sole criterion for determining the "creamy layer" status within OBCs, striking down a 2004 DoPT clarification for creating "hostile discrimination." The judgment ensures that salary and agricultural income exclusions are applied consistently across both government and private/PSU sectors to maintain constitutional equality.
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
Mandatory menstrual leave could hurt women’s careers: Apex Court, Pg7
The Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave for women employees, cautioning that a legal requirement could inadvertently lead to discrimination in the job market. The bench emphasized that while affirmative action is constitutionally recognized, imposing such leaves by law might make employers reluctant to hire women or assign them significant responsibilities.
Parliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1
Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
SC steps in to save Chambal sanctuary from sand mining, Pg10
Supreme Court intervenes to protect Chambal Sanctuary's gharials from illegal sand mining threatening the fragile river ecosystem.
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesParliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8
Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
Lokpal asks SC to clarify on procedure for grant of sanctions, Pg8
Supreme Court to clarify Lokpal's sanction procedure after Delhi HC criticised its handling of Mahua Moitra case.
Parliament and State LegislaturesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1
Government assures Parliament of stable fuel supply amidst global disruption; regulates commercial LPG to prevent hoarding and protect domestic consumers.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
‘Parental income alone cannot set creamy layer status’, Pg14
Supreme Court rules parental income alone insufficient to determine OBC creamy layer status, potentially widening reservation pool for PSU employee children.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersRight to Information and Transparency in Government
SC to study what constitutes ‘personal data’ in DPDP laws, Pg14
Supreme Court scrutinizes 'personal data' definition in DPDP Act amid concerns over right to information and surveillance.
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismRepresentation of the People's Act
Women’s political participation in India, Pg10
Despite increased voter turnout, women's political representation lags, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers to equal participation in India.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesRole of Civil Services in a Democracy
Bill to codify IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces may be tabled in this session, Pg13
Central Armed Forces Bill aims to regulate CAPF functioning amidst SC directive to reduce IPS deputation within two years.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
Withdrawing life-support: the legal procedure and the hurdles, Pg16
Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia, highlighting legal guidelines, challenges, and the importance of living wills in end-of-life decisions.
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