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National Governance & Policy 14 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

To Strengthen the Supreme Court, India Must Divide Its Work, Not Just Add Judges

India’s Supreme Court is under sustained pressure from a mounting docket, but simply expanding the bench will not solve the structural problem. The deeper reform, analysts argue, is to sort the court’s work so that routine appeals, constitutional questions, and urgent public law matters are handled through a more rational judicial architecture.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy05 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Restores Herbicide Registration, Overturning Delhi High Court Ruling

The Supreme Court has set aside a Delhi High Court order that had quashed the registration granted for a herbicide used to control weeds, restoring a regulatory approval critical to the product’s market access. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala Sundresh and K.V. Viswanathan Varale upheld Crystal Crop Protection Ltd’s appeal against the division bench ruling that had favoured Dhanuka Agritech.

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National Governance & Policy04 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Rejected Karunanidhi’s Claim That a Chief Minister Is Not a Public Servant

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Karunanidhi corruption matter established a sweeping principle: a Chief Minister cannot escape scrutiny by arguing that the office is outside the definition of a public servant. The judgment arose from allegations tied to a 1976 wheat procurement probe in Tamil Nadu, where investigators said official power was misused to favour private firms. The case became a landmark in public accountability, reinforcing that constitutional office does not place a political executive beyond anti-corruption law when official position is allegedly abused for private gain.

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National Governance & Policy02 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Denies Relief to Former Tamil Nadu Minister Nehru in Cash-for-Jobs Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant immediate relief to former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji alias Nehru in the cash-for-jobs scam case, leaving the criminal proceedings to continue. The Bench, however, made clear that the former minister remains free to raise all legal and factual defences available to him at the appropriate stage in accordance with law.

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National Governance & Policy02 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Flags Executive Pressure on Collegium Delays

Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has used the release of his memoir, Without Fear or Favour, to spotlight a long-simmering institutional fault line: the executive’s expanding influence over the judicial appointments process. He argued that delays in clearing collegium recommendations have become a structural concern, renewing calls for reform in a system that remains central to India’s higher judiciary.

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National Governance & Policy30 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Supreme Court Urges Compensation Framework for Digital Arrest Victims

The Supreme Court has pressed for a regulatory framework that would require financial institutions to compensate victims of digital arrest scams when they fail in their due diligence obligations. The observation sharpens the legal and policy response to a fast-growing cyber fraud pattern that has exploited fear, urgency and weak verification systems across India.

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National Governance & Policy29 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Restoration of West Bengal’s Elected Government After Supreme Court’s SIR Remarks

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday sharpened his attack on the Centre and the Election Commission after the Supreme Court said it had not yet ruled on the legality of using a “logical discrepancy” category to examine voter details during the Special Intensive Revision. He argued that the observations strengthen the case for restoring what he described as West Bengal’s elected government, framing the issue as one of democratic legitimacy and institutional overreach.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility28 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Supreme Court Says Tax Must Follow Product Form at Sale, Not End Use

The Supreme Court has held that a product’s tax classification must be determined by its physical form at the point of sale, not by how it may ultimately be used. In a setback for the revenue department, the court dismissed appeals seeking to tax Cadila Healthcare’s GRD Powder and GRD Mix as non-alcoholic beverages at 10%.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Profit Beats Estimates, but AT1 Bond Ruling Casts Shadow Over Q2 Numbers

Yes Bank reported a 65% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to Rs 1,080 crore, comfortably ahead of market expectations. But the lender said the figure would have swung to a loss of Rs 5,217 crore had it booked the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling that set aside its Rs 8,400 crore additional tier-1 bond write-off, and it is now assessing the financial and legal fallout.

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National Governance & Policy26 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Says 14 States Agree to Raise Judicial Officers’ Retirement Age to 62

The Supreme Court on Monday said 14 states have so far agreed to raise the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years, a move the Chief Justice of India described as a significant step toward strengthening the lower judiciary. The court said it remains hopeful that the remaining states will follow suit, underscoring the broader push to improve judicial capacity and reduce vacancies.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance26 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Yes Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 65%, but AT1 Bond Ruling Casts Shadow Over Earnings

Yes Bank reported a 65% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to Rs 1,080 crore, comfortably ahead of market expectations. But the lender said earnings would have swung to a loss of Rs 5,217 crore if it had accounted for the Supreme Court ruling that set aside its Rs 8,400 crore additional tier-1 bond write-off, underscoring a major unresolved legal and financial overhang.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance25 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Weighs Capital Moves as Supreme Court Ruling Pressures CET1

Yes Bank said it is evaluating capital-raising and other strategic options after a Supreme Court ruling is expected to reduce its Common Equity Tier 1 capital by reversing the 2020 write-down of additional Tier 1 bonds. The lender said its growth priorities remain intact, even as it assesses legal remedies and the financial impact of the judgment.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance24 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Reassesses Capital Plan After AT1 Ruling as Coupon Liability Remains Unclear

Yes Bank is reworking its capital strategy after the Supreme Court reinstated Rs 8,415 crore of additional tier-1 bonds, a ruling that could reduce the lender’s common equity tier-1 ratio by about 240 basis points. Management is still assessing whether the verdict creates any obligation to pay coupons on the instruments, leaving a key liability question unresolved.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility24 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Says Tax Must Follow Product’s Form at Sale, Not Its End Use

The Supreme Court has ruled that tax classification must be determined by a product’s physical character at the point of sale, not by how it may ultimately be used. In a setback for the revenue department, the court dismissed appeals seeking to tax Cadila Healthcare’s GRD Powder and GRD Mix as non-alcoholic beverages at 10%.

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National Governance & Policy24 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Odisha Moves Supreme Court Over Andhra Pradesh Poll Notice in Kotia Border Villages

Odisha has approached the Supreme Court challenging a rural poll notice issued by Andhra Pradesh in the disputed Kotia region, escalating a long-running inter-state boundary dispute with constitutional and administrative implications. The move revives a case dating back to 1968, in which Odisha contested Andhra Pradesh's claims over villages in the area, while the Supreme Court directed both states in 2006 to maintain the status quo.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Flags Rs 5,217 Crore AT1 Bond Hit After Supreme Court Ruling

Yes Bank has said the Supreme Court’s ruling on its additional tier-1 bonds could inflict a financial hit of Rs 5,217 crore, a blow that may have turned its reported September-quarter profit into a loss. The lender is now assessing the legal and accounting consequences of the judgment, while investors watch closely for any impact on capital adequacy and future bond demand.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance23 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 65%, but AT1 Bond Ruling Could Reverse the Picture

Yes Bank reported a 65% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to Rs 1,080 crore, comfortably ahead of market expectations. But the lender said the figure would have swung to a loss of Rs 5,217 crore if it had booked the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling that set aside its Rs 8,400 crore additional tier-1 bond write-off, underscoring a major unresolved legal and financial overhang.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Yes Bank Q2 Profit Jumps 65%, But AT1 Bond Ruling Clouds True Earnings Picture

Yes Bank reported a 65% year-on-year rise in second-quarter profit to Rs 1,080 crore, comfortably ahead of market expectations. But the lender said the figure would have swung to a loss of Rs 5,217 crore if it had booked the impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling that set aside its Rs 8,400 crore additional tier-1 bond write-off, underscoring a major legal and accounting overhang.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Yes Bank Weighs Next Steps After Supreme Court Upholds AT-1 Bond Write-Down Verdict

Yes Bank is assessing its legal and strategic options after the Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court ruling that quashed the lender’s March 2020 write-down of Additional Tier-1 bonds. The decision keeps alive a contentious issue that has shadowed the bank’s restructuring and raises fresh questions for investors, regulators and the broader Indian bond market.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance22 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Yes Bank Sees 250 bps Hit to Core Capital After Supreme Court Overturns AT1 Bond Write-Off

Yes Bank expects its core capital ratio to fall by about 250 basis points after India’s Supreme Court set aside the write-off of Rs 8,400 crore in additional tier-1 bonds linked to the lender’s 2020 rescue. S&P Global Ratings said the bank should be able to absorb the impact without an immediate ratings downgrade, though the ruling reopens a major capital and investor-rights issue from one of India’s most closely watched banking restructurings.

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National Governance & Policy21 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

TDP Accuses YSRCP of Distorting Supreme Court Order on Andhra ULB Polls

The Telugu Desam Party has accused the YSR Congress Party of misrepresenting the Supreme Court’s order on urban local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. According to the TDP legal cell, the court did not reprimand the State Election Commission but directed it to decide by October 22 whether aggrieved candidates should be given additional time to file nominations, based on the merits of their complaints and evidence.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yes Bank to Seek Supreme Court Review of Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Down Ruling

Yes Bank is preparing to move the Supreme Court for a review of the judgment that upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision quashing the March 2020 write-down of its Additional Tier-1 bonds worth Rs 8,415 crore. The case remains one of the most closely watched disputes in India’s banking sector, with implications for investor protection, bank resolution practice and the treatment of hybrid capital instruments.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Flags Rs 5,217 Crore Hit From AT1 Bond Verdict as Capital Ratios Come Under Pressure

Yes Bank has quantified the financial impact of the Supreme Court’s AT1 bond ruling at Rs 5,217 crore, a development that could have turned its reported September-quarter profit into a loss if fully reflected in the accounts. The lender is now assessing the legal and balance-sheet consequences of the judgment, while investors watch closely for any strain on its core equity capital and future funding flexibility.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Weighs Capital Moves as Supreme Court Ruling Pressures CET1 Buffer

Yes Bank said it is evaluating capital actions and legal options after a Supreme Court ruling overturned the 2020 write-down of its additional Tier 1 bonds, a move expected to weigh on its Common Equity Tier 1 capital. The bank said its growth priorities remain unchanged, pointing to continued year-on-year improvement in key operating metrics despite the legal and capital overhang.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance21 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Against Yes Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that Yes Bank’s administrator lacked the authority to write down Rs 8,415 crore of additional tier-1 bonds during the lender’s 2020 restructuring. The decision strengthens bondholders’ claims that the securities were improperly extinguished and obliges Yes Bank to repay the instruments with accrued interest.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility20 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Says Tax Must Follow Product’s Form at Sale, Not Its End Use

The Supreme Court has ruled that the applicable tax rate on a product must be determined by its physical form at the time of sale, not by how it is ultimately used. In a setback for the revenue department, the court dismissed appeals seeking to classify Cadila Healthcare’s GRD Powder and GRD Mix as non-alcoholic beverages taxable at 10%.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance20 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC on Yes Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling against Yes Bank’s decision to write off Rs 8,415 crore of additional tier-1, or AT1, bonds during its 2020 restructuring. The court found that the bank administrator lacked the authority to extinguish the instruments, strengthening bondholders’ claims and forcing the lender to repay the securities with accrued interest.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance19 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Puts AT1 Verdict Hit at Rs 5,217 Crore as Capital Stress Deepens

Yes Bank has quantified the financial impact of the Supreme Court’s AT1 bond ruling at Rs 5,217 crore, a blow that could have turned its reported September-quarter profit into a loss if fully recognised. The assessment underscores renewed investor concern over the bank’s capital position, with its CET-1 ratio expected to weaken materially if the judgment is implemented in full.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Sees 250 bps Capital Hit After Supreme Court Reverses AT1 Write-Off

Yes Bank expects its core capital ratio to fall by about 250 basis points after the Supreme Court set aside the write-off of Rs 8,400 crore in additional tier-1 bonds linked to its 2020 rescue. S&P Global Ratings said the bank should be able to absorb the impact without an immediate rating action, though the ruling revives a major liability question from the crisis-era restructuring.

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Automotive, EVs & Mobility18 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Says Tax Must Follow Product’s Form at Sale, Not Its End Use

The Supreme Court has held that a product’s tax classification must be determined by its physical form at the point of sale, not by how it may ultimately be used. The ruling came as the court dismissed revenue appeals seeking to classify Cadila Healthcare’s GRD Powder and GRD Mix as non-alcoholic beverages taxable at 10%.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance17 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Yes Bank Weighs Next Steps After Supreme Court Upholds AT-1 Bond Write-Down Verdict

Yes Bank is reviewing its legal and strategic options after the Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court ruling that quashed the lender’s March 2020 write-down of Additional Tier-1 bonds. The judgment keeps alive a long-running dispute over creditor rights, bank resolution powers and the treatment of hybrid capital instruments in India’s banking system.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC Order Quashing YES Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that invalidated YES Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds, delivering a major victory to bondholders who challenged the March 2020 restructuring. The decision strengthens the legal position of both institutional and retail investors seeking recovery, while reopening scrutiny of how the rescue of the private lender was executed.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 12:54 PM IST

S&P Says Yes Bank AT-1 Ruling Will Not Alter Rating Despite Earnings Hit

S&P Global Ratings said India’s Supreme Court decision overturning Yes Bank’s write-off of 84 billion rupees in additional tier-1 bonds will not affect its credit rating on the lender. The ruling exposes procedural flaws in the 2020 resolution process, but S&P said Yes Bank is still expected to maintain adequate capitalisation even as the judgment creates an earnings overhang.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 12:54 PM IST

Supreme Court Ruling Deals Heavy Blow to Yes Bank’s Capital Buffer

Yes Bank is assessing the financial fallout after a Supreme Court ruling overturned the earlier write-down of more than $800 million linked to additional Tier-1 bonds, a decision that could materially weaken the lender’s Common Equity Tier-1 capital buffer. Analysts say the verdict may pull the bank’s CET1 ratio down to roughly 11% to 11.5%, intensifying scrutiny over its capital position and balance-sheet resilience.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 12:13 PM IST

YES Bank Reviews Supreme Court Ruling on Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off as Shares Slide

YES Bank said it is examining the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned the write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds, a decision that revives a major liability question from the lender’s 2020 reconstruction. The bank said it will make the necessary disclosures in light of the judgment and maintained that it complied with all regulatory disclosure requirements during the litigation process.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC Order Quashing YES Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that invalidated YES Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1, or AT1, bonds, a move that had been part of the lender’s March 2020 reconstruction plan. The decision strengthens the position of institutional and retail bondholders, who now have a clearer legal route to seek recovery after years of uncertainty over the controversial wipeout.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 03:40 AM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC Order Quashing YES Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that invalidated YES Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds, a key element of the lender’s March 2020 rescue plan. The decision strengthens the position of institutional and retail bondholders seeking recovery and deepens scrutiny of how bank resolution measures were executed during the crisis.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance16 Oct 2026, 02:18 AM IST

Yes Bank Shares Sink 20% After Supreme Court Declares Rs 8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Off Illegal

Yes Bank shares plunged as much as 20% after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds was unlawful, handing a major victory to bondholders. The decision could reverberate across India’s debt markets by sharpening scrutiny of how high-risk bank capital instruments are marketed, documented and extinguished in distress.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 11:13 PM IST

Yes Bank Shares Sink 20% After Supreme Court Rules Rs 8,415 Crore AT-1 Bond Write-Off Illegal

Yes Bank shares plunged as much as 20% after India’s Supreme Court ruled that the write-off of the lender’s Rs 8,415 crore additional tier-1 bonds was unlawful, handing a major victory to bondholders. The judgment is likely to reverberate across India’s banking and debt markets, sharpening scrutiny of how distressed banks treat hybrid capital instruments and how clearly such risks are disclosed to investors.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance15 Oct 2026, 09:30 PM IST

Supreme Court Upholds Bombay HC Order Quashing YES Bank’s Rs 8,415 Crore AT1 Bond Write-Off

The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s ruling that invalidated YES Bank’s write-off of Rs 8,415 crore in additional tier-1 bonds, a move that had been part of the lender’s March 2020 rescue plan. The decision strengthens the position of institutional and retail bondholders, who had challenged the loss of their investments, and could reshape how stressed-bank resolutions handle hybrid capital instruments in India.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:42 PM IST

Delhi Police Tells Supreme Court October 10 Detainees Were Fed Hot Meals, Not Denied Care; Only Cellular Internet Was Curbed

Delhi Police has told the Supreme Court that people detained on October 10 were provided hot, fresh and adequate meals, and that the only restriction imposed was on cellular internet access. The police chief argued the measures were preventive, aimed at preserving peace and tranquility in a sensitive part of New Delhi. The submission places the dispute squarely in the constitutional balance between public order and civil liberties.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 03:41 PM IST

Stalin Urges Tamil Nadu to Appeal Supreme Court Ruling on Reservation for Converted Muslims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called on the state government to move the Supreme Court against a recent ruling that affects reservation benefits for converted Muslims, arguing that social backwardness is rooted in centuries of structural exclusion and is not erased by religious conversion. His intervention places the issue at the intersection of affirmative action, religious identity, and constitutional policy, with wider implications for reservation jurisprudence in India.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 02:19 PM IST

Stalin Urges Tamil Nadu Government to Appeal in Supreme Court Over Reservation for Converted Muslims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has called on the state government to move the Supreme Court against a recent ruling affecting reservation benefits for converted Muslims, arguing that social backwardness is inherited through long-standing structural discrimination and is not erased by a change of faith. His intervention places the issue at the intersection of affirmative action, religious identity, and the constitutional limits of reservation policy.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 09:11 AM IST

Supreme Court to Hear Rahul Gandhi and Opposition Plea on October 15 Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar and SIR

The Supreme Court is set to hear on October 15 a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision process. The plea seeks disclosure of the Election Commissioners’ objections related to the SIR, placing the electoral review exercise under fresh judicial scrutiny. The case has sharpened the debate over transparency, voter roll integrity, and the Election Commission’s internal decision-making.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM IST

Petitions in Supreme Court Allege Police Excesses During Delhi CEC Protests

Petitions filed in the Supreme Court have accused Delhi police of excessive force during protests linked to the CEC, with detainees seeking an independent inquiry into the arrests and subsequent handling of their belongings. The petitioners have also asked for preservation of CCTV footage and the return of phones and other personal items, framing the case as one of accountability and procedural fairness.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM IST

Supreme Court Orders Insurance Cover for Offline Railway Tickets from October 27

India’s Supreme Court has mandated that insurance coverage must be extended to passengers buying railway tickets offline, ending a distinction that had so far benefited only online purchasers. The order, effective October 27, is expected to widen access to low-cost travel protection across the rail network and bring the offline booking system into line with digital ticketing practices.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance14 Oct 2026, 10:16 PM IST

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay on 0.4% UPI MDR, Issues Notices on New Levy

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an interim stay on the government’s new merchant discount rate framework that imposes a 0.4% charge on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. The court issued notices to the Centre, the Reserve Bank of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and other respondents after a public interest litigation challenged the legality of the levy.

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National Governance & Policy14 Oct 2026, 09:55 PM IST

Delhi protest detentions raise questions over unpublished curbs as petition flags missing prohibitory order

Questions are mounting over the legality and transparency of protest-related detentions in Delhi after a petition in the Supreme Court alleged that police failed to upload a prohibitory order on their website, even as they enforced curbs on the ground. Delhi Police say public warnings were issued through hoardings and announcements, but the dispute has sharpened scrutiny of how restrictions are communicated to citizens before arrests are made.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 10:46 PM IST

Supreme Court Widens Review of DGP Appointment Laws Nationwide After Jharkhand Raises Questions on Centre’s ‘Special Affection’

The Supreme Court has broadened its scrutiny of how police chiefs are appointed across India, directing its amicus curiae to work with the Union Public Service Commission and examine state police laws for possible violations of the court’s 2006 ruling on director general of police appointments. The move came after Jharkhand challenged what it described as the Centre’s “special affection” for certain states in the handling of top police postings, sharpening a long-running federal dispute over police autonomy and executive discretion.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM IST

Supreme Court Seeks Review of State DGP Appointment Rules Against 2006 Prakash Singh Guidelines

The Supreme Court has signalled a fresh examination of state-level rules governing the appointment of Directors General of Police, asking whether they align with the 2006 Prakash Singh judgment that sought to insulate police leadership from political interference. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted that the earlier ruling had prescribed a transparent selection process and a minimum two-year tenure for the police chief.

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