Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Current Affairs for UPSC

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, despite Karnataka's distress appeal.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

31 Jul, 2026

CWMA Upholds Order Directing Release of Cauvery Water to T.N., Pg1

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs daily to Tamil Nadu, despite Karnataka's distress appeal.

31 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

Centre defends CEC panel without CJI, Pg14

Supreme Court questions Centre's new CEC selection panel, citing executive dominance and potential compromise of Election Commission's independence, reserving judgment.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

31 Jul, 2026

Centre defends CEC panel without CJI, Pg14

Supreme Court questions Centre's new CEC selection panel, citing executive dominance and potential compromise of Election Commission's independence, reserving judgment.

31 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12

Cauvery Water Management Authority endorsed CWRC's order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu amidst distress conditions, sparking state reactions.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

31 Jul, 2026

Why did Cauvery panel order Karnataka to release water?, Pg12

Cauvery Water Management Authority endorsed CWRC's order for Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu amidst distress conditions, sparking state reactions.

31 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?, Pg11

Fast-track courts struggle with massive backlogs and resource deficits, raising questions about their effectiveness in ensuring speedy justice.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

31 Jul, 2026

Have fast-track courts delivered on the promise of speedy justice?, Pg11

Fast-track courts struggle with massive backlogs and resource deficits, raising questions about their effectiveness in ensuring speedy justice.

31 Jul, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

Supreme Court strikes down Centre's 2021 order on retrospective environmental clearance, affirming government's power to grant exceptions under 1986 Act for public interest.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

30 Jul, 2026

Retrospective green nod: SC strikes down Centre's order, opens window for exception, Pg1

Supreme Court strikes down Centre's 2021 order on retrospective environmental clearance, affirming government's power to grant exceptions under 1986 Act for public interest.

30 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Acid ingestion included in amended Act: Centre to SC, Pg14

Centre amends RPwD Act 2016, expanding 'acid attack victim' definition to include internal injuries from acid ingestion, ensuring retrospective benefits.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

15 Jul, 2026

Acid ingestion included in amended Act: Centre to SC, Pg14

Centre amends RPwD Act 2016, expanding 'acid attack victim' definition to include internal injuries from acid ingestion, ensuring retrospective benefits.

15 Jul, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Bishnoi indictment: The long road to extradition, Pg12

US DoJ seeks gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition for Nijjar killing, initiating complex legal battle under India-US treaty and Extradition Act.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

13 Jul, 2026

Bishnoi indictment: The long road to extradition, Pg12

US DoJ seeks gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition for Nijjar killing, initiating complex legal battle under India-US treaty and Extradition Act.

13 Jul, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Media's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12

Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

7 Jul, 2026

Media's 'public function': Impact of Delhi HC verdict on press freedom, privacy, Pg12

Delhi HC declares private media performs 'public function', allowing writ petitions for privacy violations, raising concerns over press freedom.

7 Jul, 2026

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

Furore over the Mekedatu project, Pg9

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reigniting Cauvery water dispute; seeks tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Furore over the Mekedatu project, Pg9

Tamil Nadu Assembly opposes Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project, reigniting Cauvery water dispute; seeks tribunal under Inter-State River Water Disputes Act.

25 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

23 Jun, 2026

Right to walk on footpaths: Behind SC order, surge in pedestrian deaths, Pg9

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new law amidst 163% surge in pedestrian deaths.

23 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

22 Jun, 2026

Can police re-open probe without court approval?, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates court approval for police to re-open investigations after closure reports, quashing FIRs lacking judicial permission, reinforcing legal precedent.

22 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Just truths, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates DNA paternity tests as last resort, balancing fundamental right to privacy with child's legitimacy and truth, post-Puttaswamy.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Science and Technology in Everyday Life

22 Jun, 2026

Just truths, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates DNA paternity tests as last resort, balancing fundamental right to privacy with child's legitimacy and truth, post-Puttaswamy.

22 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Give her rights in her lifetime, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates Rs 30,000/month compensation for homemakers' domestic care in accident claims, igniting calls for lifetime economic rights and asset sharing.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

19 Jun, 2026

Give her rights in her lifetime, Pg13

Supreme Court mandates Rs 30,000/month compensation for homemakers' domestic care in accident claims, igniting calls for lifetime economic rights and asset sharing.

19 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Step forward, Pg6

Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

18 Jun, 2026

Step forward, Pg6

Supreme Court's landmark Shishupal judgment assigns ₹30,000 monthly economic value to homemakers' services for accident compensation, correcting decades of economic erasure.

18 Jun, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

16 Jun, 2026

Peace with peace, Pg8

Allahabad High Court slams 'irresponsible' preventive detentions, urging accountability for magistrates misusing powers and depriving citizens of liberty.

16 Jun, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections

16 Jun, 2026

Pleas against trans law: SC stays all HC proceedings, Pg5

Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.

16 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Vulnerable Sections