Indian Polity

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Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

Judiciary cannot tie President, Governor to timelines, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies judiciary's role, stating it cannot impose fixed timelines on President/Governors for assenting to bills, upholding separation of powers.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

Fourteen questions and court’s responses, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers under Article 200, emphasizing discretionary authority but allows intervention in cases of indefinite inaction.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

SC opinion draws mixed reactions from legal experts, political parties, Pg13

Supreme Court clarifies Governors' Bill assent: No fixed timelines, discretion upheld, sparking mixed reactions and legal debates.

Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
21 Nov, 2025

Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?, Pg9

Experts debate if single-party dominance threatens India's federal structure amid Centre-State disputes over resource allocation and fiscal policies.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

​Epstein exposure, Pg8

Trump signs bill mandating release of Epstein files amidst political pressure, potentially exposing communications with elites and impacting voter support.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
21 Nov, 2025

DMK calls it 'good judgment'; opinion 'positive', says Kerala, Pg8

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's role on pending bills, emphasizes accountability, and allows limited judicial review amid DMK, Kerala concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
21 Nov, 2025

Prepare sustainable mining plan for Aravallis: Supreme Court to Centre, Pg13

Supreme Court directs Centre to create Aravalli mining management plan, halting new licenses until plan completion for ecological preservation.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

Court safeguards India's constitutional architecture, Pg10

Supreme Court upholds Governor's constitutional role, clarifies judiciary's limited intervention in bill assent, preserving institutional autonomy and federal balance.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

SC takes welcome step back, restores balance, Pg10

Supreme Court revisits timeline for presidential assent to bills, emphasizing separation of powers and avoiding executive overreach.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
21 Nov, 2025

No timelines for President and Governors on Bill: Supreme Court, Pg1

Supreme Court clarifies Governor's powers on Bills, rules out fixed timelines but mandates action, addressing Presidential Reference on constitutional discretion.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
20 Nov, 2025

SC strikes down provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act, tells govt. to set up panel, Pg1

Supreme Court quashes Tribunal Reforms Act 2021, citing violation of judicial independence and directs Centre to establish National Tribunal Commission.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 Nov, 2025

SC advisory today on Presidential Reference on Governors’ timelines, Pg11

Supreme Court to advise on Presidential Reference regarding Governors' powers and timelines for assenting to State Bills, challenging court's authority.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
20 Nov, 2025

Press bodies question data protection Act and its rules, Pg12

News bodies raise concerns over Digital Personal Data Protection Act, citing threats to journalistic freedom and Right to Information.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
20 Nov, 2025

Uniform organ transplant policy needed, says top court, Pg12

Supreme Court advocates for uniform organ transplant policy, addressing disparities in access and post-operative care for donors nationwide.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 Nov, 2025

SC declines quota for promotee judges in HJS, Pg10

Supreme Court rejects quota for promotee judges in Higher Judicial Service, emphasizes merit-cum-seniority for promotions, and issues guidelines for district judge appointments.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Apex court allows CAQM to take ‘proactive’ steps to keep air pollution in check in Delhi, Pg1

Supreme Court empowers CAQM to proactively combat Delhi's air pollution crisis, considering stricter GRAP measures and school sports impact.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEnvironmental Impact Assessment
20 Nov, 2025

Breaking the rules, Pg6

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances in certain cases, reigniting debate on environmental regulations and project regularisation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

SC, HC concern over kids' health; pollution watchdog halts Nov-Dec NCR sports events, Pg6

Supreme Court directs pollution watchdog to reschedule sports events in Delhi-NCR amid hazardous air quality, prioritizing children's health.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
20 Nov, 2025

SC slams Sebi for 'double standards' in Indiabulls probe, Pg4

Supreme Court criticizes SEBI's 'double standards' in Indiabulls probe, questions CBI's 'cool attitude' towards alleged financial irregularities and fund siphoning.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
20 Nov, 2025

Green exception should not be the rule, Pg11

Supreme Court reconsiders legality of post-facto environmental clearances, raising concerns over ecological security versus developmental needs and policy implications.

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