Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
25 Jul, 2026

SC bars court hearing clips on social media without approval, Pg3

Supreme Court issues interim order banning unapproved social media sharing of courtroom proceedings, citing misuse and undermining public trust, while exempting news reporting.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
25 Jul, 2026

SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms, Pg11

Supreme Court demands Centre's detailed roadmap for NEET overhaul, focusing on computer-based testing and robust cybersecurity measures to prevent future leaks.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
25 Jul, 2026

SC prohibits unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, Pg12

Supreme Court prohibits unauthorized extraction, monetisation of livestreamed court proceedings on digital platforms to uphold judicial sanctity and prevent trivialisation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
25 Jul, 2026

Over 2 lakh cases pending in fast-track courts, says Centre, Pg10

Over 2.45 lakh cases burden Fast Track Special Courts, including POCSO, despite PM's call for speedy trials, Law Ministry reveals in Parliament.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
25 Jul, 2026

Caught on camera, Pg6

Videos reveal Delhi Police's brutal force and sexual assaults on student protesters; Supreme Court to investigate excesses.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
24 Jul, 2026

Peaceful protest is a Constitutional right': 140 Bombay HC lawyers condemn police action, Pg8

140 Bombay HC lawyers condemn Mumbai Police's prohibitory orders, citing constitutional right to peaceful protest and mass detentions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

Fast-track courts: When they can be established, where they lag, Pg13

PM Modi's call for fast-track courts for paper leaks sparks debate on their efficacy, constitutional limits, and persistent pendency despite higher disposal rates.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

PM steps in: Fast-track courts to punish exam leak guilty, tough new law on way, Pg1

PM Modi announces fast-track courts in four High Courts and a new tough law to swiftly punish exam paper leak offenders, ensuring justice for students.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
24 Jul, 2026

Delhi Police’s detention power under NSA extended, Pg12

Delhi LG extends police's National Security Act detention powers until October 18, sparking debate over preventive detention's scope.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
24 Jul, 2026

How should cities reclaim footpaths?, Pg10

Bengaluru's footpath drive sparks debate over Street Vendors Act 2014, raising questions on balancing pedestrian rights with vendor livelihoods and due process.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
24 Jul, 2026

The right to protest and the limits of police power, Pg10

Violent Delhi protest clashes ignite debate on constitutional right to assemble and police force limits, drawing High Court scrutiny into alleged brutality.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
24 Jul, 2026

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?, Pg9

Experts warn corruption, exacerbated by RTI subversion and institutional decay, remains India's gravest threat, hindering development and denying justice to citizens.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
24 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases to safeguard the future of youth

PM Modi announces fast-track courts to ensure swift, stringent punishment for paper leak culprits, safeguarding youth's future.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
23 Jul, 2026

Where does the law stand on internet shutdowns?, Pg10

Delhi protest sparks internet shutdown, igniting debate over Telecommunications Act 2023 and Supreme Court's Anuradha Bhasin ruling on fundamental rights.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Provide feedback on Aravallis: SC panel opens 21-day window for inputs, Pg4

Supreme Court panel opens 21-day window for public input on Aravalli Hills' controversial 100-meter protection definition, aiming to resolve ecological ambiguities.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 Jul, 2026

How a new law aims to place 'Vande Mataram' on a par with 'Jana Gana Mana', Pg16

Union Home Minister introduces Bill to grant 'Vande Mataram' equal statutory protection as 'Jana Gana Mana', amending 1971 Act amidst constitutional rights debate.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

A checklist for a new-age courtroom, Pg13

Expert warns Supreme Court's draft AI regulations for judiciary lack robust institutional framework and clear approval standards, risking inconsistent justice delivery.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
22 Jul, 2026

Is Yashwant Varma still a judge?, Pg10

Parliament to debate former judge Yashwant Varma's status after resignation amidst misbehavior charges, sparking debate on judicial accountability and constitutional loopholes.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE Governance
22 Jul, 2026

SPEEDY JUSTICE PROCESS

New criminal laws, BNS, BNSS, BSA, replace colonial-era codes, mandating strict timelines and digital tools for speedy, citizen-centric justice.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
16 Jul, 2026

SC considers SOP to hear urgent life and liberty cases after working hours, Pg8

Supreme Court to draft SOP for urgent 'life and liberty' cases after hours, ensuring critical access to justice for all citizens.

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