Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure 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.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure 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.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure 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.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure 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.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure 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.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental 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.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure 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.

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.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

Apex court allows CAQM to take ‘proactive’ steps to keep air pollution in check in Delhi, Pg1

Supreme Court empowers CAQM to proactively combat Delhi's air pollution crisis, considering stricter GRAP measures and school sports impact.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryEnvironmental Impact Assessment
20 Nov, 2025

Breaking the rules, Pg6

Supreme Court allows post-facto environmental clearances in certain cases, reigniting debate on environmental regulations and project regularisation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
20 Nov, 2025

SC, HC concern over kids' health; pollution watchdog halts Nov-Dec NCR sports events, Pg6

Supreme Court directs pollution watchdog to reschedule sports events in Delhi-NCR amid hazardous air quality, prioritizing children's health.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
20 Nov, 2025

SC slams Sebi for 'double standards' in Indiabulls probe, Pg4

Supreme Court criticizes SEBI's 'double standards' in Indiabulls probe, questions CBI's 'cool attitude' towards alleged financial irregularities and fund siphoning.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
18 Nov, 2025

'Finish it by next week or face contempt': SC to Telangana Speaker over disqualification pleas, Pg6

Supreme Court threatens Telangana Speaker with contempt over delayed decision on disqualification pleas, urges Parliament to review Tenth Schedule.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Nov, 2025

SC says no to all-year pollution curbs, seeks a long-term solution, Pg3

Supreme Court rejects year-long GRAP restrictions, mandates Punjab and Haryana to implement CAQM's anti-stubble burning measures for long-term pollution control.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBasics of Cyber Security
18 Nov, 2025

Digital arrest scams: SC asks Centre to decide on ratifying UN cybercrime treaty, Pg11

Supreme Court urges Centre to consider ratifying UN Cybercrime Treaty amid rising digital arrest scams, emphasizing international cooperation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Nov, 2025

SC says perennial GRAP is not answer to Delhi air pollution, Pg12

Supreme Court rejects perennial GRAP for Delhi pollution, emphasizes long-term policy, and considers impact on livelihoods and stubble burning.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineSeparation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
18 Nov, 2025

Power grab, Pg8

Pakistan's 27th Amendment grants army chief sweeping powers, restructuring military command, judiciary, and offering lifetime immunity, raising concerns about democratic erosion.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
18 Nov, 2025

The lower judiciary — litigation, pendency, stagnation, Pg8

Supreme Court highlights stagnation in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and massive case pendency, suggesting reforms for efficient justice delivery.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 Nov, 2025

T.N. moves SC over President’s refusal to give nod to Bill, Pg1

Tamil Nadu challenges President's denial of assent to NEET exemption Bill in Supreme Court, escalating Centre-State tensions.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryAccountability and Ethical Governance
15 Nov, 2025

CJI to deal with claim that HC judge approached NCLAT member on order, Pg 12

The Supreme Court has highlighted a sensitive allegation involving a High Court judge allegedly influencing a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member in an insolvency matter.

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