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Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections

19 Jan, 2026

How should India tackle child trafficking?, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates strict guidelines to combat child trafficking, highlighting fundamental rights violations and socio-economic vulnerabilities, demanding stringent law enforcement.

19 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

Crisis in education, Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Education Sector

19 Jan, 2026

Crisis in education, Pg6

Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.

19 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

19 Jan, 2026

Corruption and prior sanction, case of a divided house, Pg6

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, challenging the need for prior sanction.

19 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Has an Arbitration Council been constituted?, Pg11

Union government delays Arbitration Council of India constitution, raising concerns about institutional independence and effectiveness of arbitration reforms.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

18 Jan, 2026

Has an Arbitration Council been constituted?, Pg11

Union government delays Arbitration Council of India constitution, raising concerns about institutional independence and effectiveness of arbitration reforms.

18 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Secretary-General of RS has administrative role only, says court, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes Rajya Sabha Secretary-General for overstepping administrative role in Justice Varma's removal motion, urging restraint in quasi-adjudicatory functions.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

17 Jan, 2026

Secretary-General of RS has administrative role only, says court, Pg12

Supreme Court criticizes Rajya Sabha Secretary-General for overstepping administrative role in Justice Varma's removal motion, urging restraint in quasi-adjudicatory functions.

17 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

HC seeks Centre’s reply on Iran’s detention of 16 Indian seafarers, Pg10

Delhi HC directs Centre to respond to plea regarding detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

17 Jan, 2026

HC seeks Centre’s reply on Iran’s detention of 16 Indian seafarers, Pg10

Delhi HC directs Centre to respond to plea regarding detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iranian Revolutionary Guards.

17 Jan, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

The Congress at 140, a crisis of structure, Pg8

Congress grapples with structural issues, contrasting with BJP's cadre-based system, hindering grassroots presence and internal reforms despite decentralization efforts.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations

17 Jan, 2026

The Congress at 140, a crisis of structure, Pg8

Congress grapples with structural issues, contrasting with BJP's cadre-based system, hindering grassroots presence and internal reforms despite decentralization efforts.

17 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Citizens can't be deprived...': HC allows NHAI to end contract of firm 'holding up' Delhi-Mumbai e-way, Pg14

Delhi HC allows NHAI to terminate Delhi-Mumbai Expressway contract, citing public interest, after contractor delays 87-km Gujarat stretch.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

17 Jan, 2026

'Citizens can't be deprived...': HC allows NHAI to end contract of firm 'holding up' Delhi-Mumbai e-way, Pg14

Delhi HC allows NHAI to terminate Delhi-Mumbai Expressway contract, citing public interest, after contractor delays 87-km Gujarat stretch.

17 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC upholds Speaker's inquiry panel move against Justice Varma (NO ILLEGALITY: BENCH), Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Lok Sabha Speaker's power to form inquiry panel against judges, reinforcing judicial accountability mechanisms.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

17 Jan, 2026

SC upholds Speaker's inquiry panel move against Justice Varma (NO ILLEGALITY: BENCH), Pg3

Supreme Court upholds Lok Sabha Speaker's power to form inquiry panel against judges, reinforcing judicial accountability mechanisms.

17 Jan, 2026

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

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.

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

16 Jan, 2026

Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8

Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.

16 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

SC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21

Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

16 Jan, 2026

SC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21

Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.

16 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Private property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15

Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

16 Jan, 2026

Private property disputes cannot be treated as human rights violation: HC, Pg15

Gujarat HC restricts Human Rights Commission's power in private property disputes, emphasizing demonstrable state action for human rights violations.

16 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Jan, 2026

Verified NREGA job card may be allowed during transition to VB-G Ram G, Pg10

Government transitions from MGNREGA to VB-GRAM G Act, allowing verified NREGA job cards during the initial phase.

16 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Money Laundering and its Prevention

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Money Laundering and its Prevention

16 Jan, 2026

'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5

Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.

16 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

15 Jan, 2026

SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10

Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.

15 Jan, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jan, 2026

Over 77% of Rajasthan’s illegal mining FIRs filed in Aravalli districts, Pg7

Rajasthan's Aravalli range faces illegal mining crisis; flawed reclassification threatens ecological integrity despite Supreme Court intervention and ongoing legal disputes.

15 Jan, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6

Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Laws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance

15 Jan, 2026

The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6

Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.

15 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

14 Jan, 2026

Delivery platforms to stop 10-minute service after appeal by Labour Minister, Pg1

Delivery platforms halt 10-minute service after Labour Minister's intervention, addressing gig workers' safety concerns and exploitative work conditions.

14 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections Education Sector

14 Jan, 2026

Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14

Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.

14 Jan, 2026

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