Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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

Consider Romeo-Juliet clause in POCSO: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court urges 'Romeo-Juliet' clause in POCSO Act to shield genuine adolescent relationships from misuse and prevent unjust prosecution.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
9 Jan, 2026

Translation to paperwork: How AI is making its case in courts, tribunals & errors, Pg9

AI transforms Indian judiciary: TERES, Adalat AI streamline court processes, enhance accuracy, and reduce workload, improving access to justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
8 Jan, 2026

​Letter against spirit, Pg6

Election Commission defends voter roll revision amid concerns over citizen harassment and eroding trust in electoral process.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
7 Jan, 2026

EC says it has constitutional duty to bar foreigners from voter rolls, Pg1

EC defends special electoral roll revision in Supreme Court, asserting constitutional duty to exclude foreigners from voter lists.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
7 Jan, 2026

EC power to verify citizenship flows from Constitution, poll panel tells SC, Pg1

EC defends power to verify citizenship for voter rolls, amidst Assam's 'vote theft' allegations during special revision.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
6 Jan, 2026

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam for Delhi riots, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, emphasizes 'central role' in violence.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable Sections
6 Jan, 2026

SC allows petitioner to approach Centre on timely revision of EPFO wage ceiling, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre to consider revising EPFO wage ceiling of ₹15,000, addressing concerns of worker exclusion from social security benefits.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
6 Jan, 2026

SC banks on ‘hierarchy of participation’ to grant bail to other accused in case, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds individual liberty by granting bail based on 'hierarchy of participation' in Delhi riots case, distinguishing culpability levels.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State Actors
6 Jan, 2026

Delay cannot be used as ‘trump card’ to secure bail: SC verdict, Pg13

SC upholds UAPA bail restrictions, prioritizing national security over prolonged pre-trial detention, balancing liberty with statutory constraints.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRole of External State and Non State Actors
6 Jan, 2026

Hierarchy of roles, Pg8

Supreme Court divides Delhi riots accused based on 'hierarchy of participation' under UAPA, raising concerns over prolonged detentions and dissent.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
6 Jan, 2026

A brewing storm over ‘defections’, Pg9

Telangana Speaker dismisses defection pleas against five BRS MLAs, sparking controversy over locus standi and impartiality.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State Actors
6 Jan, 2026

In bail denial, SC creates a hierarchy of offenders, Pg14

Supreme Court denies bail in Delhi riots case, establishing 'architects' vs. 'facilitators' hierarchy under UAPA, impacting individual liberty and terror act definition.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
6 Jan, 2026

Wrong order can't be sole ground for disciplinary action against judicial officer: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court emphasizes judicial autonomy, stating incorrect bail orders alone insufficient for disciplinary action against judges, safeguarding judicial independence.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationAccountability and Ethical Governance
6 Jan, 2026

'Consistent negligence': SC raps Uttarakhand govt, Pg10

Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government over massive forest land encroachment, demands accountability for inaction since 2000, and seeks detailed report.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRole of External State and Non State Actors
6 Jan, 2026

No bail for Umar & Sharjeel as SC makes distinction; five get relief (2020 DELHI RIOTS CASES: BENCH CITES 'HIERARCHY OF PARTICIPATION'), Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi riots case, citing 'hierarchy of participation' and UAPA concerns.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
6 Jan, 2026

Supreme Court expands definition of terror, raises bar for granting bail, Pg1

Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, expands terror definition under UAPA, raising concerns about dissent criminalization.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryLaws, Rules and Conscience as Sources of Ethical Guidance
3 Jan, 2026

SC slams denial of bail to give accused a ‘taste of imprisonment as a lesson’, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes prolonged pre-trial detention, upholds 'bail is the rule' principle, and grants bail in ₹34,000-crore DHFL fraud case.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
3 Jan, 2026

In 2026, two opportunities for India to prove critics wrong, Pg11

India to chair International IDEA and BRICS in 2026 amid global scrutiny of its democratic credentials and BRICS' anti-western stance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
1 Jan, 2026

Vodafone-Idea gets relief on AGR dues, Pg1

Vodafone Idea receives five-year AGR dues freeze, offering partial relief and protecting government's 49% stake in the struggling telecom firm.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
1 Jan, 2026

Govt freezes Vodafone Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore for 5 years, Pg4

Government approves relief package freezing Vodafone Idea's Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues, rescheduling payments to ensure viability and protect government stake.

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