Indian Polity

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Parliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
25 Oct, 2025

Persistence of political parivars, Pg13.

Data reveals 22% of Indian legislators have dynastic ties, challenging democratic ideals despite constitutional provisions and Representation of the People Act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
25 Oct, 2025

Pendency issue in courts: Why SC flagged execution petitions, pg13.

Supreme Court flags alarming 8.82 lakh pending execution petitions, highlighting critical delays in justice delivery across India's lower courts.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
24 Oct, 2025

Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase, Pg1

Election Commission gears up for pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with key election-bound states.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Oct, 2025

Union govt. asks CJI to recommend a successor, Pg14

Centre initiates process for appointing 53rd CJI, seeks recommendation from outgoing CJI Gavai, with Justice Surya Kant likely successor.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Oct, 2025

'Sanctuary' status for forests of Saranda: why this matters, case before SC, Pg19.

Supreme Court directs Jharkhand government to notify Saranda forests as wildlife sanctuary amidst mining concerns and tribal rights debate.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Oct, 2025

GOVT INITIATES STEPS TO APPOINT 53RD CJI, Pg16.

Government commences process for appointing 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant likely successor with 15-month tenure.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsVulnerable SectionsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Oct, 2025

2006 Act restores livelihoods, dignity of forest communities, Govt tells SC, Pg15.

Government defends Forest Rights Act in Supreme Court, asserting its validity and importance for tribal communities' rights and forest conservation.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
23 Oct, 2025

Ahead of pan-India SIR, poll body tracks progress of voter mapping, Pg1

Election Commission reviews voter mapping progress ahead of pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to standardize addresses and correct discrepancies.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
23 Oct, 2025

A path for a battered and broken Himachal Pradesh, Pg8

Supreme Court intervenes in Himachal Pradesh's ecological crisis, highlighting flawed development and ineffective environmental policies amid increasing natural disasters.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
23 Oct, 2025

STATE OF DENIAL, Pg10.

Supreme Court intervenes, forms panel to enforce transgender rights amid government inaction and persistent discrimination, highlighting executive failures.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
23 Oct, 2025

Pan-India SIR set to be rolled out in phases in Nov, states headed for polls in 2026 first, Pg1.

Election Commission to roll out phased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, prioritizing states with 2026 polls.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
23 Oct, 2025

Narayana Murthy, apathy & boycott call: How Karnataka caste survey hit a snag, Pg7.

Karnataka's caste survey faces resistance amidst concerns over data misuse and political motivations, impacting social justice initiatives and empirical data collection.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
23 Oct, 2025

Match-fixing is not a crime in India. BCCI has approached SC to change that, Pg14.

BCCI appeals to Supreme Court for match-fixing criminalization under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita amid legal void and integrity concerns.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
22 Oct, 2025

EC bars print ads on poll eve, voting day without certification, Pg11

Election Commission mandates pre-certification for political advertisements in print media before Bihar Assembly elections to ensure fair campaign environment.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
22 Oct, 2025

Electoral roll revamp: the case for digital transformation, Pg9

Election Commission's electoral roll revision faces scrutiny due to outdated methods, Aadhaar exclusion, and data anomalies, raising concerns about transparency.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
22 Oct, 2025

On CBI takeovers: a judicial standpoint, Pg8

Supreme Court's CBI takeover in Karur stampede case raises concerns over federalism and judiciary's role in state investigations, impacting police autonomy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
22 Oct, 2025

The long wait for a resolution, Pg7

Kerala High Court's order on Munambam land dispute intensifies legal battle over Waqf property rights and ownership claims.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
22 Oct, 2025

Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.

Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
22 Oct, 2025

Pan-India SIR on table, poll panel to meet Chief Electoral Officers today, Pg1.

Election Commission considers nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls amidst concerns over potential disenfranchisement and data requirements.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
22 Oct, 2025

Delhi air turns 'very poor' post Diwali, Pg11.

Delhi's air quality plummets to 'very poor' after Diwali amid firecracker ban violations and political blame game.

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