Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernor altered policy address, says Kerala CM, Pg1Kerala Governor alters policy address, omitting and changing critical paragraphs on fiscal federalism and pending bills, escalating tensions with state government.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary21 Jan, 2026Governor altered policy address, says Kerala CM, Pg1Kerala Governor alters policy address, omitting and changing critical paragraphs on fiscal federalism and pending bills, escalating tensions with state government.21 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSC to examine query by T.N., Kerala on whether ED is a ‘juristic person’, Pg12Supreme Court to examine if ED is a 'juristic person' following petitions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies21 Jan, 2026SC to examine query by T.N., Kerala on whether ED is a ‘juristic person’, Pg12Supreme Court to examine if ED is a 'juristic person' following petitions from Tamil Nadu and Kerala.21 Jan, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActAugean mess, Pg8Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act21 Jan, 2026Augean mess, Pg8Supreme Court intervenes as ECI's electoral roll 'cleaning' faces scrutiny over flawed processes and potential voter disenfranchisement across multiple states.21 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Top court flags exorbitant surge in airfares during festivals, calls it ‘exploitative’, Pg12Supreme Court criticizes airlines for 'exploitative' airfare surges during festivals, considers intervention to regulate pricing and protect passenger rights.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.20 Jan, 2026Top court flags exorbitant surge in airfares during festivals, calls it ‘exploitative’, Pg12Supreme Court criticizes airlines for 'exploitative' airfare surges during festivals, considers intervention to regulate pricing and protect passenger rights.20 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEducation SectorFill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEducation Sector19 Jan, 2026Fill vacant faculty positions within 4 months: SC, Pg10Supreme Court mandates filling faculty vacancies in 4 months, addressing student suicides, and improving mental health support in HEIs.19 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorCrisis in education, Pg6Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEducation Sector19 Jan, 2026Crisis in education, Pg6Supreme Court intervenes in student suicide crisis, mandates HEI reforms, faculty appointments, and suicide tracking for enhanced student well-being.19 Jan, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecretary-General of RS has administrative role only, says court, Pg12Supreme Court criticizes Rajya Sabha Secretary-General for overstepping administrative role in Justice Varma's removal motion, urging restraint in quasi-adjudicatory functions.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary17 Jan, 2026Secretary-General of RS has administrative role only, says court, Pg12Supreme Court criticizes Rajya Sabha Secretary-General for overstepping administrative role in Justice Varma's removal motion, urging restraint in quasi-adjudicatory functions.17 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaHC seeks Centre’s reply on Iran’s detention of 16 Indian seafarers, Pg10Delhi HC directs Centre to respond to plea regarding detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iranian Revolutionary Guards.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora17 Jan, 2026HC seeks Centre’s reply on Iran’s detention of 16 Indian seafarers, Pg10Delhi HC directs Centre to respond to plea regarding detention of 16 Indian seafarers by Iranian Revolutionary Guards.17 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC upholds Speaker's inquiry panel move against Justice Varma (NO ILLEGALITY: BENCH), Pg3Supreme Court upholds Lok Sabha Speaker's power to form inquiry panel against judges, reinforcing judicial accountability mechanisms.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary17 Jan, 2026SC upholds Speaker's inquiry panel move against Justice Varma (NO ILLEGALITY: BENCH), Pg3Supreme Court upholds Lok Sabha Speaker's power to form inquiry panel against judges, reinforcing judicial accountability mechanisms.17 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasFactor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas16 Jan, 2026Factor in terror act 'hierarchy' defined by SC in 2020 riots case, HC tells litigants, Pg8Delhi HC directs UAPA case litigants to consider SC's expanded terror definition, impacting Parliament security breach accused's bail pleas.16 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies16 Jan, 2026SC: Tiger Global liable to pay tax for Flipkart stake sale, Pg21Supreme Court overturns Delhi HC order, holds Tiger Global liable for tax on Flipkart stake sale profits.16 Jan, 2026
Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its PreventionSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its Prevention'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its PreventionSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMoney Laundering and its Prevention16 Jan, 2026'Serious issue': SC notice to Mamata, officers on ED's plea, Pg5Supreme Court addresses ED's plea regarding obstruction by West Bengal CM and police in I-PAC probe, stays FIRs against ED officers.16 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingSC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding15 Jan, 2026SC to decide today on plea for passive euthanasia of man, Pg10Supreme Court to decide on passive euthanasia plea for man in vegetative state after emotional family appeal.15 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceThe continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical GuidanceSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance15 Jan, 2026The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice, Pg6Supreme Court's Delhi Riots case order raises concerns over prolonged detentions, UAPA interpretation, and individual liberties, impacting justice.15 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorEquality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsEducation Sector14 Jan, 2026Equality in society has to start in school, says Supreme Court, Pg14Supreme Court emphasizes RTE Act's transformative potential, advocating for inclusive education to bridge socio-economic divides and foster equality from school.14 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActSC questions EC on voter roll deletions, citizenship, Pg1Supreme Court questions Election Commission on deletion of 6.5 crore names from voter rolls based on citizenship verification.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act14 Jan, 2026SC questions EC on voter roll deletions, citizenship, Pg1Supreme Court questions Election Commission on deletion of 6.5 crore names from voter rolls based on citizenship verification.14 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSend more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate14 Jan, 2026Send more IPS officers to Centre, Union Home Secretary tells States despite SC order, Pg12Centre urges states to increase IPS officer deputation despite SC order to reduce IPS dominance in CAPFs.14 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsSafety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections13 Jan, 2026Safety of victims paramount while considering bail in POCSO cases: SC, Pg10Supreme Court prioritizes victim safety, cancels bail in POCSO gang rape case citing threat and flawed High Court order.13 Jan, 2026
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryTop court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary13 Jan, 2026Top court to hear plea on creamy layer exclusion from SC/ST quota, Pg7Supreme Court to examine plea challenging inclusion of creamy layer within SC/ST reservation, potentially impacting social justice and equality.13 Jan, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsFaster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections12 Jan, 2026Faster is not fairer in POCSO case clearance numbers, Pg6POCSO Act's fast-track courts show alarming conviction rate decline despite faster disposals, highlighting systemic support gaps for child survivors.12 Jan, 2026