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Explore the Judiciary with NCERT-backed, current-affairs-aligned articles covering the Supreme Court, High Courts, judicial structure, appointments, powers, landmark verdicts, reforms, potential mains questions, and answer-writing practice.

The Judiciary's Role in Religious Disputes Under the Constitution

Analyzing the increasing religious disputes in courts and their implications on the constitutional guarantees of religious freedom.

Feb 12, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court's Stance on Appointing Regular DGPs

A pivotal ruling urges states to appoint regular police chiefs for effective law enforcement and governance.

Feb 6, 2026 • 5 min

Analyzing Death Penalty Convictions in India: A Decadal Review

The study sheds light on high acquittal rates in death penalty cases, emphasizing the need for procedural reforms in trial courts across India.

Feb 4, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court Proposes Seizing Assets of Acid Attackers

A recommendation for extraordinary punitive measures to compensate victims and deter future attacks against women and children

Jan 28, 2026 • 5 min

Lowering the Age of Juvenility: A Step Back for Justice

The proposed amendment to the JJ Act raises concerns about rehabilitation and fairness in India's juvenile justice system.

Jan 22, 2026 • 6 min

Supreme Court Rejects Justice Varma's Challenge on Inquiry Panel

The court emphasizes that safeguards for judges should not hinder the process of their removal while addressing the inquiry initiated by the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Jan 17, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court to Decide on Passive Euthanasia for Harish Rana

Judges meet family seeking relief for Harish, bed-ridden for 13 years due to severe injuries and permanent vegetative state.

Jan 15, 2026 • 4 min

Supreme Court Seeks Heavy Compensation for Dog Bite Cases

The top court mandates accountability for States and feeders under ABC Rules to prevent stray dog attacks

Jan 14, 2026 • 3 min

Inclusion Is Not Charity, but Constitutional Duty

Supreme Court tells corporates to view disability inclusion as a strategic business advantage, invoking CSR, ESG norms and Article 142 to restore dignity at work

Jan 14, 2026 • 4 min

Supreme Court’s Expanding Role in Environmental Governance

How judicial management, regulatory gaps, and shifting rulings shape India’s environmental governance framework

Jan 9, 2026 • 5 min

Supreme Court Differentiates Roles in Delhi Riots Bail Verdict

Khalid and Imam Denied Bail as Court Emphasises Individual Culpability and Proportional Pretrial Detention

Jan 6, 2026 • 3 min

When Dissent Meets Detention: The Supreme Court’s UAPA Tightrope

By upholding prolonged incarceration for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while freeing others, the Court’s reliance on a “hierarchy of participation” raises unsettling questions about protest, terror law, and justice delayed.

Jan 6, 2026 • 3 min

Liberty on Trial Supreme Court Reaffirms Stringent Bail Bar under UAPA

Article 21 remains fundamental, but not absolute, as the Court holds prolonged pre-trial detention insufficient for bail in national security cases

Jan 6, 2026 • 5 min