Indian Polity

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Women and Women's OrganizationsSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
25 Sep, 2025

How are courts protecting personality rights?, Pg12

Indian courts increasingly protect celebrity personality rights against misuse, balancing free speech with individual dignity in the digital age.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
25 Sep, 2025

GSTAT launched, to begin hearings from Dec, Pg 21.

Finance Minister launches Goods and Services Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT); hearings to begin in December, prioritizing legacy appeals with staggered filings.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
25 Sep, 2025

4 killed in police firing in Leh as statehood protest turns violent, Pg 1.

Leh protests turn deadly: Four killed in police firing amid statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, BJP office torched.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
25 Sep, 2025

LADAKH PROTESTS: DEMAND FOR STATEHOOD, SIXTH SCHEDULE INCLUSION, Pg 20.

Ladakh protests intensify, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion amidst Centre's reluctance and Sonam Wangchuk's activism.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
25 Sep, 2025

Unlike in Bihar, poll panel plans to meet parties before pan-India SIR, Pg 10.

Election Commission plans nationwide electoral roll revision, consulting parties unlike Bihar's SIR, facing legal challenges over citizenship verification.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Sep, 2025

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Supreme Court flags 'stagnation' in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and pendency affecting judicial officer morale.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Sep, 2025

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
24 Sep, 2025

Once again, anger over Almatti, Pg7

Almatti Dam dispute reignites tensions between Telangana and Karnataka over Krishna River water sharing, impacting irrigation and politics.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
24 Sep, 2025

Getting GST 2.0 to run like a well-oiled machine, Pg6

GST 2.0 simplifies tax structure, cuts rates, and eases compliance, potentially boosting consumption and GDP growth by one percentage point.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
24 Sep, 2025

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.

Representation of the People's ActE Governance
24 Sep, 2025

EC brings in e-sign feature to check misuse of voter list identity. Pg1.

Election Commission introduces mandatory e-sign via Aadhaar OTP for voter form submissions to curb fraudulent deletions and ensure voter data integrity.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms
23 Sep, 2025

Supreme Court judge says it’s high time defamation was decriminalised, Pg10

Supreme Court judge advocates for decriminalizing defamation, citing its misuse by individuals/parties, questioning its validity as 'reasonable restriction' to free speech.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
23 Sep, 2025

Basic structure, Pg6

Supreme Court reaffirms secularism as basic structure while dismissing plea against Muslim writer at Mysuru Dasara festival.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting
23 Sep, 2025

Panagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.

Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Sep, 2025

Can timelines be fixed for Governors?, Pg10

SC examines Governor's powers, questions presidential reference on timelines for assenting to bills, and debates federalism.

Population and Associated IssuesParliament and State Legislatures
22 Sep, 2025

The age of India’s leaders has steadily risen, Pg9

Analysis reveals India's leadership age rising, Lok Sabha 'oldest' yet, sparking debate on gerontocracy and political transitions.

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

EC directs State poll officers to get ready for SIR by Sept. 30, Pg12

Election Commission gears up for nationwide voter list clean-up by September 30, targeting illegal migrants.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
22 Sep, 2025

Uranium unrest, Pg8

Centre's uranium mining push in Meghalaya sparks tribal unrest; Khasi groups resist, citing environmental and rights violations, challenging OM validity.

Art FormsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
22 Sep, 2025

Sikh marriage registration: why latest SC order may not fix all legal issues, Pg 16.

Supreme Court directs states to register Sikh marriages under Anand Marriage Act, addressing implementation gaps but leaving broader legal issues unresolved.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
22 Sep, 2025

States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.

States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.

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