The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026: This move aims to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 33 to 37 judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India). This is a legislative measure to expand the judicial capacity of India’s highest court. By […]
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70 Years of the Directorate of Enforcement
70 Years of the Directorate of Enforcement: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), established on 1st May 1956, completed its 70 years on 1st May 2026. ED is a premier financial investigation agency in India. It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and is primarily tasked with enforcing economic laws and fighting financial […]
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The Union Home Ministry notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 on May 1, 2026, to modernize the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) framework. The 2026 Amendment is a comprehensive overhaul of the Citizenship Rules, 2009. It transitions the management of OCI status from a hybrid paper-and-ink system to a fully […]
Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0
Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day celebrated on 24th April 2026 released the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report for the FY Year 2023–24. It is India’s first nationwide data-driven framework to assess Gram Panchayat performance. It serves as a robust tool for evidence-based […]
Creamy Layer in SC/ST Reservation
Creamy Layer in SC/ST Reservation: The Supreme Court is examining fresh petitions seeking to apply the “creamy layer” principle to SC/ST reservations, a move that misinterprets the State of Punjab v. Davinder Singh Case, 2024. It revives the contentious question of whether economic status can override caste-based social disadvantage. It is a landmark judgment that […]
UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+
UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, effective 1st May 2026. This landmark decision marks a major shift in global energy geopolitics, threatening to weaken the historic oil cartel’s bargaining power. OPEC is a […]
National Company Law Tribunal
National Company Law Tribunal: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of delays by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches in approving resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). It is a quasi-judicial authority incorporated for dealing with corporate disputes that are of civil nature arising under the Companies Act, 2013. It […]
Right to Safe Travel on National Highways under Article 21
Right to Safe Travel on National Highways under Article 21: The Supreme Court has declared that the safety of commuters against road accidents and the right to safe passage on highways are part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. Alarming Statistics: National Highways (NHs) comprise merely 2% of India’s […]
Reconstitution of NITI Aayog
Reconstitution of NITI Aayog: The Government of India has reconstituted the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as Vice-Chairperson, succeeding Suman K. Bery, and inducting new five full-time members, of whom three have strong backgrounds in health, biotechnology, and deep tech.This overhaul marks a departure from its traditional economist-heavy composition, […]
SC Forms Panel for Disabled-Friendly Prison Reforms
SC Forms Panel for Disabled-Friendly Prison Reforms: The Supreme Court has directed a high-powered committee, chaired by Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, to formulate a comprehensive plan to make prisons disabled-friendly, integrating reform with security considerations. The committee was originally constituted to reform open correctional institutions, and its scope has now been expanded to include disability-inclusive […]
