Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceDigitisation and efficiency in criminal justice system, Pg8India targets full digital rollout of its criminal justice system by July 2027, transforming investigations and trials under new citizen-centric laws for enhanced efficiency.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance16 Jul, 2026Digitisation and efficiency in criminal justice system, Pg8India targets full digital rollout of its criminal justice system by July 2027, transforming investigations and trials under new citizen-centric laws for enhanced efficiency.16 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceSC weighs SOP for urgent cases affecting life, liberty, Pg1Supreme Court considers framing 24/7 SOP for urgent cases, ensuring continuous judicial access for life and liberty issues like illegal detentions and demolitions.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE Governance15 Jul, 2026SC weighs SOP for urgent cases affecting life, liberty, Pg1Supreme Court considers framing 24/7 SOP for urgent cases, ensuring continuous judicial access for life and liberty issues like illegal detentions and demolitions.15 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorCan’t English be considered an Indian language, asks top court, Pg14Supreme Court questions CBSE's 'non-native' English tag in three-language scheme, highlighting its 300-year Indian presence and official use.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector15 Jul, 2026Can’t English be considered an Indian language, asks top court, Pg14Supreme Court questions CBSE's 'non-native' English tag in three-language scheme, highlighting its 300-year Indian presence and official use.15 Jul, 2026
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCitizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies14 Jul, 2026Citizenship decisions must be ‘fair, reasoned’, says SC, Pg1Supreme Court mandates 'fair, reasoned' process for citizenship and foreigner status, overturning 27 Gauhati HC judgments; directs tribunals to re-adjudicate within six months.14 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWith 4 new benches, how SC plans to clear oldest pending cases, Pg16CJI Surya Kant forms four dedicated benches to aggressively clear Supreme Court's 30-year-old civil and criminal case backlog.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary14 Jul, 2026With 4 new benches, how SC plans to clear oldest pending cases, Pg16CJI Surya Kant forms four dedicated benches to aggressively clear Supreme Court's 30-year-old civil and criminal case backlog.14 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations14 Jul, 2026SC sets aside foreigner tag for 27 in Assam: 'Follow fair process', Pg5Supreme Court overturns 27 'foreigner' tags in Assam, demanding fair process; state data reveals 193 expulsions to Bangladesh, reviving 1950 Act.14 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityFive crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability13 Jul, 2026Five crore Indians wait when the courts take a break, Pg8India's judiciary grapples with 5.39 crore case backlog as courts take colonial-era summer breaks, delaying justice for millions, especially undertrials.13 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAI use by the judiciary: What SC's proposed regulations allow, what is barred, Pg12Supreme Court unveils draft AI regulations for courts, permitting administrative uses while strictly prohibiting AI in judicial decision-making.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life13 Jul, 2026AI use by the judiciary: What SC's proposed regulations allow, what is barred, Pg12Supreme Court unveils draft AI regulations for courts, permitting administrative uses while strictly prohibiting AI in judicial decision-making.13 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of AI is only to assist, not to judge, says CJI Surya Kant, Pg11CJI Surya Kant cautions against AI's judicial role, emphasizing assistance over judgment, following tribunal's reliance on "AI-hallucinated verdicts."Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday Life12 Jul, 2026Role of AI is only to assist, not to judge, says CJI Surya Kant, Pg11CJI Surya Kant cautions against AI's judicial role, emphasizing assistance over judgment, following tribunal's reliance on "AI-hallucinated verdicts."12 Jul, 2026
Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryAccountability and Ethical GovernanceParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryAccountability and Ethical GovernanceTabling report on Justice Varma: Accountability after resignation, Pg13Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tables report on ex-Justice Varma, defying precedent; ignites debate on judicial accountability post-resignation.Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryAccountability and Ethical GovernanceParliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryAccountability and Ethical Governance10 Jul, 2026Tabling report on Justice Varma: Accountability after resignation, Pg13Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tables report on ex-Justice Varma, defying precedent; ignites debate on judicial accountability post-resignation.10 Jul, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsOur right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors8 Jul, 2026Our right to walk is broken — just like our footpaths, Pg12Supreme Court upholds safe footpaths as fundamental right amidst 36,000 annual pedestrian deaths, exposing critical urban governance failures and infrastructure neglect.8 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8Supreme Court nullifies NCLT order, citing six 'AI-hallucinated' judgments; warns against catastrophic infiltration of fake precedents into judicial system.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesScience and Technology in Everyday Life5 Jul, 2026AI-hallucinated judgments: Why Supreme Court set aside a tribunal order, Pg8Supreme Court nullifies NCLT order, citing six 'AI-hallucinated' judgments; warns against catastrophic infiltration of fake precedents into judicial system.5 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical GovernanceManufacturing justice, Pg8Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAccountability and Ethical Governance4 Jul, 2026Manufacturing justice, Pg8Supreme Court likens AI hallucinations to Bhopal gas tragedy, sets aside NCLT orders for using fictitious citations, mandating human oversight in justice.4 Jul, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIT and ComputersStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIT and ComputersSC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1Supreme Court voids NCLT order, citing "catastrophic" reliance on AI-generated fictitious case law, demanding BCI frame norms against judicial hallucinations.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIT and ComputersStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIT and Computers3 Jul, 2026SC sets aside NCLT order for relying on AI-crafted case law, Pg1Supreme Court voids NCLT order, citing "catastrophic" reliance on AI-generated fictitious case law, demanding BCI frame norms against judicial hallucinations.3 Jul, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorClearing the road to timely trauma care in India, Pg8Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorUnion State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector25 Jun, 2026Clearing the road to timely trauma care in India, Pg8Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.25 Jun, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceEase of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance22 Jun, 2026Ease of justice has brought legal system closer to people, Pg11Government champions 'ease of justice' through digital transformation, legislative reforms, and institutional strengthening, bringing the legal system closer to 140 crore Indians.22 Jun, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsRight to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right, says SC, Pg13Supreme Court declares right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right under Part III, urging government to legislate for mandatory pedestrian infrastructure and accountability.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors20 Jun, 2026Right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right, says SC, Pg13Supreme Court declares right to walk on safe footpaths a fundamental right under Part III, urging government to legislate for mandatory pedestrian infrastructure and accountability.20 Jun, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWhy did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12Supreme Court quantifies homemakers' unpaid labor at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, recognizing their 'nation-building' role and boosting social justice.Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary14 Jun, 2026Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers?, Pg12Supreme Court quantifies homemakers' unpaid labor at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, recognizing their 'nation-building' role and boosting social justice.14 Jun, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesBefore next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10Supreme Court mandates swift resolution of 'D-voter' cases before next polls; Assam's Foreigners' Tribunals face institutional lethargy, posing major citizenship determination challenges.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies14 Jun, 2026Before next polls, SC wants SIR exclusion cases decided: A reality check from Assam, Pg10Supreme Court mandates swift resolution of 'D-voter' cases before next polls; Assam's Foreigners' Tribunals face institutional lethargy, posing major citizenship determination challenges.14 Jun, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1Landmark SC ruling values homemakers' unpaid domestic work at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, hailing them as 'nation builders'.Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryWomen and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary12 Jun, 2026SC: homemakers build nation, work worth at least ₹30,000 a month, Pg1Landmark SC ruling values homemakers' unpaid domestic work at ₹30,000 monthly for accident compensation, hailing them as 'nation builders'.12 Jun, 2026