Indian Polity
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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
SC ruling on post-facto clearances sets environmental law back by decades, Pg11
Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances, potentially weakening environmental safeguards and raising concerns about pollution and ecological damage.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
SC asks govt. to regulate user content on Internet, Pg1
Supreme Court directs government to formulate guidelines regulating user-generated online content, suggesting Aadhaar verification and autonomous vetting authority.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
Why India struggles to clear its air, Pg10
India's air pollution crisis persists due to fragmented governance, short-term fixes, and disconnect between expert solutions and ground realities.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
Union Law Ministry defends simultaneous polls proposal, Pg12
Law Ministry defends 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, asserting constitutional validity and adherence to basic structure doctrine before JPC.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineComparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesParliament and State Legislatures
Joint polls, Pg2
Election Commission supports simultaneous elections for saving time and money, but opposes constructive no-confidence vote and statutory backing for MCC.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
Basic structure not violated: Law panel firms up view on joint election Bills (Not in favour of statutory backing for Model Code of Conduct), Pg1
Law Commission backs 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, finds no violation of basic structure or need for statutory MCC recognition.
Parliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
Trade unions, farmers body protest against new labour codes, Pg12
Trade unions and farmer groups protest new labour codes, alleging anti-worker provisions and demanding immediate repeal to protect worker's rights.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
Presidential opinion versus the federal structure, Pg6
Supreme Court addresses Presidential reference on Governor's powers, raising concerns over federalism erosion and potential subjugation of states.
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
Will consider plea to revive NJAC, end Collegium system of judicial appointments: CJI, Pg1
Supreme Court to consider plea seeking revival of NJAC, challenging Collegium system's validity and demanding transparency in judicial appointments.
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine
How November 26 came to be celebrated as India's 'Constitution Day', Pg17
November 26th commemorates India's Constitution adoption in 1949, celebrated as Constitution Day since 2015 to promote constitutional values.
Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
Connect the dots: Mental health & reproductive rights, Pg11
Courts grapple with mental health in abortion cases, raising concerns over reproductive rights and women's autonomy under MTP Act.
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
SC frowns on 'growing trend' of own benches reversing Court orders, Pg1
Supreme Court raises concerns over increasing trend of benches overturning prior verdicts, potentially undermining court's authority and constitutional principles.
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
Custodial torture: SC raps govt. over CCTV compliance, Pg12
Supreme Court rebukes Centre for ignoring CCTV installation order in CBI, ED, NIA offices to curb custodial torture.
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
Caste must not be allowed to divide us, whatever the circumstance: CJI, Pg10
CJI emphasizes societal unity amidst caste census debate, addressing OBC reservations and 50% quota rule in Maharashtra local body elections.
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
What is the row over selecting Head of Police Force in T.N.?, Pg8
Tamil Nadu faces contempt plea for DGP appointment delay; UPSC panel rejected amid SC guidelines violation and state government objections.
Related Topics to Indian Polity
Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesConstitutional BodiesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsRepresentation of the People's ActSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal Structure
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