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Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

22 Nov, 2025

Blow to States, Pg6

Supreme Court weakens federalism by granting Governors unchecked power to delay state legislation, undermining states' rights and legislative authority.

22 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

22 Nov, 2025

Our new legal doctrine: Infinite elasticity with Centre pulling the strings, Pg12

Supreme Court's ambiguous ruling on Governor's powers risks subverting representative government, enabling Centre to manipulate states through delayed assent.

22 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC counters States’ ‘appeal in disguise’ argument, Pg1

Supreme Court debates Presidential Reference's power to overrule judgments amid States' concerns of veiled appeals against court verdicts.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

21 Nov, 2025

SC counters States’ ‘appeal in disguise’ argument, Pg1

Supreme Court debates Presidential Reference's power to overrule judgments amid States' concerns of veiled appeals against court verdicts.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

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.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

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.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Epstein exposure, Pg8

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

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

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.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

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.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

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.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation 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.

21 Nov, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

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.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation 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.

21 Nov, 2025

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

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.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, 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.

20 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure 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.

20 Nov, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

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.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Important 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.

20 Nov, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

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.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health 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.

20 Nov, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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 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.

20 Nov, 2025

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