Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
20 Feb, 2026

SC slams unchecked freebies, questions ‘appeasement’, Pg14

Supreme Court questions unchecked freebies by states, raising concerns over fiscal responsibility and equitable distribution of resources before elections.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
19 Feb, 2026

The need for diversity in the judiciary, Pg10

Private member Bill seeks judicial diversity via constitutional amendment, mandating representation for marginalized groups and regional Supreme Court benches.

Art FormsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
19 Feb, 2026

When SC reviews 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the issues on the table, Pg16

Supreme Court to review Sabarimala verdict; examines constitutional validity of faith-based restrictions on women's entry to the temple.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
18 Feb, 2026

SC asks academy to form panel for norms on judges' approach, Pg6

Supreme Court directs judicial academy to form expert panel for judge sensitization guidelines in sexual offence and vulnerable victim cases.

Art FormsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
17 Feb, 2026

Women’s entry at Sabarimala temple: 9-judge SC Bench to commence review hearings from April 7, Pg1

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to review Sabarimala verdict from April 7, 2026, addressing essential religious practices and women's rights.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEnvironmental Impact Assessment
17 Feb, 2026

SC to take a fresh look at pleas on ex post facto eco clearance regime, Pg12

Supreme Court reconsiders ex post facto environmental clearances amid concerns over legality and project impacts, scheduling detailed hearing on February 25.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Feb, 2026

SC affirms women's choice, reproductive autonomy, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds reproductive autonomy, allowing abortion at 30 weeks, prioritizing mental health and challenging marital exceptionalism.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
16 Feb, 2026

Death sentences in India: fewer confirmations, higher acquittals, Pg7

Death penalty trends reveal declining confirmations, increased acquittals by High Courts and Supreme Court, raising concerns about lower court procedures.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies
14 Feb, 2026

Delhi HC questions delay in minority panel appointments, Pg12

Delhi HC questions Centre on delayed appointments to National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, seeks detailed affidavit on steps taken.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
13 Feb, 2026

With due respect, gender justice isn’t ‘Harvard-oriented’, Pg10

CJI's rejection of gender glossary sparks debate on institutional memory, gender justice, and decolonizing legal language, raising concerns about judicial predictability.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
12 Feb, 2026

Judicial drift in the Special Intensive Revision hearings, Pg8

Supreme Court's handling of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls raises concerns about judicial overreach and constitutional principles.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
12 Feb, 2026

The Constitution enters the sanctum, Pg9

Madras HC judgments highlight judiciary's role in religious disputes, balancing religious freedom with constitutional principles and public order since the pre-constitutional era.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
12 Feb, 2026

Why top court is revisiting its guide on gender stereotypes, Pg16

Supreme Court reconsiders gender stereotype handbook, deeming it too academic; orders practical training for judges on sexual assault cases.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
12 Feb, 2026

SC notifies new guidelines for designating Senior Advocates, Pg12

Supreme Court replaces 100-point assessment with qualitative evaluation for Senior Advocates' designation, emphasizing ability, standing, and legal expertise.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
11 Feb, 2026

Opposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker, Pg11

Opposition moves to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and violation of democratic norms in parliamentary proceedings.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

Apex court to examine Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce, Pg9

Supreme Court to review Muslim women's right to unilateral divorce via 'khula', challenging Kerala HC's ruling upholding the practice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

SC to Centre: Ascertain if there is any 'network' behind missing children, Pg9

Supreme Court directs Centre to investigate potential nationwide network behind missing children cases, seeks comprehensive data from states.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
11 Feb, 2026

SC seeks Centre's report on action taken on its SC/ST sub-classification verdict, Pg14

Supreme Court demands Centre's report on implementing SC sub-classification verdict for equitable reservation distribution and creamy layer exclusion.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
10 Feb, 2026

Opposition mulls motion to remove LS Speaker Birla, Pg1

Opposition considers no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla citing partisan conduct and denial of debate opportunities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
10 Feb, 2026

SC message to States: Won’t allow impediment to SIR, Pg1

Supreme Court intervenes in West Bengal's electoral roll revision, ensuring fair process and extending scrutiny deadline amidst allegations of obstruction.

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