Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Current Affairs for UPSC

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Disaster and Disaster Management

SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.

The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Disaster and Disaster Management

11 Oct, 2025

SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.

The Supreme Court questioned how a single-judge bench of the Madras High Court ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Karur stampede—which occurred during Vijay’s TVK rally—when a Division Bench had already taken up the same matter earlier that day, raising concerns over judicial propriety and procedural discipline.

11 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Judicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court allows judicial officers with seven years' Bar experience to become District Judges, aiming to infuse talent and reduce pendency.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

10 Oct, 2025

Judicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court allows judicial officers with seven years' Bar experience to become District Judges, aiming to infuse talent and reduce pendency.

10 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

A verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7

Supreme Court's ban on post-facto environmental clearances triggers confusion and potential demolition drives across India, impacting infrastructure projects and environmental governance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Environmental Impact Assessment

9 Oct, 2025

A verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7

Supreme Court's ban on post-facto environmental clearances triggers confusion and potential demolition drives across India, impacting infrastructure projects and environmental governance.

9 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Ban on exam paper discussion: HC seeks reply from Centre, SSC, Pg12.

Delhi HC questions SSC's gag order on exam paper discussions, demands Centre's response on restricting post-exam analysis under unfair means act.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

9 Oct, 2025

Ban on exam paper discussion: HC seeks reply from Centre, SSC, Pg12.

Delhi HC questions SSC's gag order on exam paper discussions, demands Centre's response on restricting post-exam analysis under unfair means act.

9 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC refers concerns of entry-level judicial officers to five-judge Constitution Bench, Pg10

Supreme Court's Constitution Bench to address entry-level judicial officers' concerns regarding service conditions, pay, and promotion prospects, ensuring fair career progression.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

8 Oct, 2025

SC refers concerns of entry-level judicial officers to five-judge Constitution Bench, Pg10

Supreme Court's Constitution Bench to address entry-level judicial officers' concerns regarding service conditions, pay, and promotion prospects, ensuring fair career progression.

8 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Top court asks States, U.T.s to frame road safety rules within six months, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates States/UTs to establish comprehensive road safety rules within six months, addressing pedestrian safety and helmet compliance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

8 Oct, 2025

Top court asks States, U.T.s to frame road safety rules within six months, Pg12

Supreme Court mandates States/UTs to establish comprehensive road safety rules within six months, addressing pedestrian safety and helmet compliance.

8 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

Enumerator can’t decide citizenship: Petitioners cite EC’s 2003 guidelines, Pg8.

Petitioners challenge Bihar's electoral roll revision, citing EC's 2003 guidelines prohibiting enumerators from determining citizenship, raising concerns over voter exclusion.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

8 Oct, 2025

Enumerator can’t decide citizenship: Petitioners cite EC’s 2003 guidelines, Pg8.

Petitioners challenge Bihar's electoral roll revision, citing EC's 2003 guidelines prohibiting enumerators from determining citizenship, raising concerns over voter exclusion.

8 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

SC amicus, Pg1.

SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

8 Oct, 2025

SC amicus, Pg1.

SC directs Army, Navy, Air Force to frame rehabilitation scheme for medically boarded-out cadets, addressing disparity in benefits.

8 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8

Delhi HC allows spouses to sue third parties for marital disruption, reviving 'Alienation of Affection' claims after adultery decriminalization.

Women and Women's Organizations Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

7 Oct, 2025

Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8

Delhi HC allows spouses to sue third parties for marital disruption, reviving 'Alienation of Affection' claims after adultery decriminalization.

7 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6

Article critiques blaming judiciary for India's slow development, highlighting legislative failures and government's litigation practices as key issues.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

7 Oct, 2025

Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6

Article critiques blaming judiciary for India's slow development, highlighting legislative failures and government's litigation practices as key issues.

7 Oct, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

Dates out, little room for court intervention in SIR — for now, Pg6.

Supreme Court unlikely to intervene in Bihar's electoral roll revision due to constitutional bar during election process.

Parliament and State Legislatures Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Representation of the People's Act

7 Oct, 2025

Dates out, little room for court intervention in SIR — for now, Pg6.

Supreme Court unlikely to intervene in Bihar's electoral roll revision due to constitutional bar during election process.

7 Oct, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

The article discusses the 2019 Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, highlighting the legal principles applied—possession and balance of probabilities—rather than the historical or religious claims.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

30 Sep, 2025

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

The article discusses the 2019 Supreme Court judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, highlighting the legal principles applied—possession and balance of probabilities—rather than the historical or religious claims.

30 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X Corp challenges India's content takedown orders, citing free speech concerns and circumvention of IT Act's Section 69A.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary E Governance Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

30 Sep, 2025

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X Corp challenges India's content takedown orders, citing free speech concerns and circumvention of IT Act's Section 69A.

30 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

28 Sep, 2025

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

R Venkataramani gets two-year extension as Attorney General, continuing in the key constitutional post until September 2026.

28 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Vulnerable Sections

27 Sep, 2025

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI to arrest two absconding police officers accused in the custodial death of 25-year-old Deva Pardhi, warning of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.

27 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

R Venkataramani secures reappointment as Attorney General of India for two more years, effective October 1st.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Constitutional Bodies

27 Sep, 2025

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

R Venkataramani secures reappointment as Attorney General of India for two more years, effective October 1st.

27 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

26 Sep, 2025

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan VAT exemption, reinforcing Article 304(a) against interstate trade discrimination via taxation policies.

26 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Supreme Court flags 'stagnation' in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and pendency affecting judicial officer morale.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Sep, 2025

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Supreme Court flags 'stagnation' in lower judiciary due to prolonged litigation and pendency affecting judicial officer morale.

24 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

24 Sep, 2025

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Supreme Court expresses concern over misuse of criminal defamation law, hindering free speech and fostering intimidation, demanding review.

24 Sep, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

24 Sep, 2025

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Centre challenges SC verdict on mineral taxation, asserting Parliament's power; curative petition filed regarding legislative competence over mineral rights.

24 Sep, 2025

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.

SC Questions Madras HC Order for SIT Probe into Karur Stampede, Pg7.

Judicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14

Judicial officers with seven years’ experience in Bar can become District Judges: SC, Pg14

A verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7

A verdict that misses the fine print, Pg7

Ban on exam paper discussion: HC seeks reply from Centre, SSC, Pg12.

Ban on exam paper discussion: HC seeks reply from Centre, SSC, Pg12.

SC refers concerns of entry-level judicial officers to five-judge Constitution Bench, Pg10

SC refers concerns of entry-level judicial officers to five-judge Constitution Bench, Pg10

Top court asks States, U.T.s to frame road safety rules within six months, Pg12

Top court asks States, U.T.s to frame road safety rules within six months, Pg12

Enumerator can’t decide citizenship: Petitioners cite EC’s 2003 guidelines, Pg8.

Enumerator can’t decide citizenship: Petitioners cite EC’s 2003 guidelines, Pg8.

SC amicus, Pg1.

SC amicus, Pg1.

Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8

Can a third party be liable for marital disruption?, Pg8

Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6

Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary, Pg6

Dates out, little room for court intervention in SIR — for now, Pg6.

Dates out, little room for court intervention in SIR — for now, Pg6.

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

In Ayodhya judgment, SC relied on principles of possession and balance of probabilities, Pg10.

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

X to appeal against HC's dismissal of its petition on takedown orders, Pg12.

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

Govt adds 2 more years to Attorney General's tenure

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

Custodial death case: top court tells M.P., CBI to arrest police officers by October 7, Pg10.

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

Venkataramani reappointed as AG for 2 years, Pg13.

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

Taxation can't be used to discriminate against goods from other states: SC, Pg 12.

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

SC links sense of ‘stagnation’ in lower judiciary to long litigation, Pg10

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Penalty in proportion, Pg6

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

Govt moves SC against verdict on mineral taxation rights, Pg9.

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