Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
22 May, 2026

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court allows sedition trials to proceed if accused consents, clarifying its 2022 stay order on Section 124A IPC.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
20 May, 2026

SC revives 13-yr-old plea challenging govt control of temples, Pg14

Supreme Court reopens 13-year-old case challenging government control over Hindu temples in multiple states, scheduling hearings from July 24.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciarySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
19 May, 2026

SC voices ‘reservations’ on its own bail decision, Pg1

Supreme Court questions its Umar Khalid bail rejection, emphasizing personal liberty over UAPA's stringent bail conditions after prolonged incarceration.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
19 May, 2026

Registrar General of HC cannot suo motu initiate disciplinary action: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court quashes disciplinary action against Uttarakhand judicial officer, citing procedural lapses and abuse of power by Registrar General.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
18 May, 2026

With ordinance, SC judge strength up from 33 to 37, Pg1

Ordinance increases Supreme Court judge strength to 37 (excluding CJI) to tackle 93,000+ case backlog, amending 1956 Act.

ArchitectureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 May, 2026

Disputed Bhojshala complex a temple, says M.P. High Court, Pg10

Madhya Pradesh High Court declares Bhojshala complex a temple, permits Hindu worship, dismissing Muslim claim and quashing ASI order.

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

Top court embraces austerity measures to conserve fuel, Pg10

Supreme Court adopts austerity measures, limiting physical hearings and promoting carpooling, aligning with government's fuel conservation push.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
16 May, 2026

State’s duty is to ensure living wages for workers, not label them as ‘terrorists’, says SC, Pg8

Supreme Court rebukes UP government for invoking NSA against workers demanding living wages, emphasizes state's constitutional duty under Article 43.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 May, 2026

There has to be some rationalisation: SC on fluctuating airfares, Pg7

Supreme Court urges rationalization of fluctuating airfares, highlighting discrepancies and seeking urgent relief for passengers under Article 21.

ArchitectureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
16 May, 2026

Disputed Bhojshala site a temple, rules Madhya Pradesh HC, Pg1

Madhya Pradesh HC declares disputed Bhojshala site a temple, restricts Muslim prayers, directs ASI oversight and Saraswati idol repatriation efforts.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
15 May, 2026

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
15 May, 2026

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
15 May, 2026

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

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

NTA, govt. did not want to cancel NEET in 2024, cited student welfare in the SC, Pg11

NEET-UG cancellation contrasts Centre's prior SC stance citing student welfare, fairness, and exam sanctity concerns, raising questions on governance.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
14 May, 2026

Fix panic buttons, tracking devices in public transport vehicles: SC to States, Pg10

Supreme Court mandates States to enforce CMV Rules, 1989 for safety devices in public transport to reduce road fatalities.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
13 May, 2026

Data and justice, Pg6

Supreme Court launches 'One Case, One Data' and 'Su-Sahayak' to digitize judiciary, raising concerns about digital divide and AI bias.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
13 May, 2026

'No court bothers to follow guidelines': SC quashes criminal case pending trial for 35 yrs, Pg8

Supreme Court quashes 35-year-old criminal case, slams courts for ignoring speedy trial guidelines, violating Article 21.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryE Governance
12 May, 2026

SC launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot, Pg12

Supreme Court's 'One Case One Data' initiative integrates judicial administration digitally; 'Su Sahay' AI chatbot launched for litigant assistance.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary
11 May, 2026

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Analyzing Governor's discretionary powers in government formation amidst hung assembly scenarios, highlighting constitutional provisions, commission recommendations, and potential reforms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
11 May, 2026

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

Experts call for reforms in India's plea bargaining system to reduce case pendency and ensure fair trials.

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