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Change in transgender law cannot take away rights already given, Supreme Court tells Centre
The Supreme Court orally clarified that changes to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) framework cannot automatically erase rights already given, including transgender identity cards issued under the earlier law. The Court highlighted concerns that a new 2026 amendment could undermine self-identified gender identity recognised by the 2014 NALSA judgment.
PolityGS-I: Social empowerment and issues related to the transgender communityGS-II: Statutory bodies; constitutional validity of laws and protection of fundamental rightsGS-II: Appointment and functioning of judiciary; rule of law and judicial reviewThe Hindu · National
Bill to increase Supreme Court judges passed by Lok Sabha without debate; House adjourned for day
Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, replacing an ordinance, increasing Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, cleared without debate. Opposition’s statutory resolution against the ordinance was rejected by voice vote.
PolityGS-II: Parliament—Bills, ordinances and statutory resolution; Judiciary—Supreme Court organizationGS-II: Appointment/strength of constitutional/statutory institutions; Rule of lawThe Hindu · National
Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute introduced in LS
A Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha to provide a statutory framework for the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI). The move aims to institutionalize ISI’s governance and functioning through legislation.
GovernmentGS-II: Statutory bodies—formation, roles and governance; legislative process (Bills in Parliament)GS-III: Economic institutions/data ecosystem (statistical system) and policy-making relevanceHindustan Times · India +1 स्रोत
Supreme Court has affirmed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) as a mandatory minimum qualification under the RTE Act, 2009. In a later review judgment, the deadline to acquire TET qualification was extended from 31.08.2027 to 31.08.2028.
SocietyGS-II: Fundamental Rights/education; RTE Act and teacher qualificationsGS-II: Supreme Court judgments impacting governance and implementation timelinesPIB India
A common civil code spelling equality for every Indian
The 22nd Law Commission seeks responses on proposals for a Uniform Civil Code, reigniting debate on personal laws rooted in colonial-era religion-based frameworks. The discussion is linked to constitutional equality and gender justice concerns.
PolityGS-II: Uniform Civil Code—Constitutional provisions, court observations, related debatesGS-II: Personal laws, gender justice, issues of equality and empowermentThe Hindu · Opinion
Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walking: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to ensure that wherever roads exist, pedestrians have a properly demarcated, encroachment-free walking space separated from vehicle lanes. The Court reaffirmed that the right to walk on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental right.
PolityGS-II: Fundamental Rights—right to life and walk on demarcated footpathsGS-II: Judiciary and judicial interpretation; directions to executive authoritiesThe Hindu · National
'Link to vehicle key proof for Motor Vehicles Act claim': Supreme Court answers victim families' question
The Supreme Court clarified that families seeking compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act must establish a direct link between the vehicle’s role and the death. The court responded to questions from victim families on the evidentiary requirement for claims.
PolityGS-II: Judiciary—Supreme Court decisions and their implicationsGS-II: Motor Vehicles Act—legal principles on compensation and liabilityHindustan Times · India
Analysing the Supreme Court’s judgment on sex work
An Opinion piece discusses the Supreme Court’s May 29, 2026 judgment on sex work and anti-trafficking interventions, emphasizing consent, constitutional rights, and limits on forced “rescue” for consenting adults. It also highlights the judgment’s approach through Article 142 and the continuing issue of whether sex workers’ own collectives are credited in legal reasoning.
PolityGS-II: Judiciary—Supreme Court directions; constitutional rights and public interest/civil libertiesGS-II: Social Justice—rights-based approach to vulnerable groups; trafficking and rehabilitation frameworksThe Hindu · Opinion
Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme
“Samudra Manthan” under the National Offshore Exploration Scheme aims to accelerate India’s offshore hydrocarbon exploration. The scheme focuses on modern technologies, shared offshore infrastructure, and boosting domestic manufacturing to reduce import dependence and strengthen energy security.
Science & TechGS-III: Energy security; domestic exploration and production of oil and natural gasGS-III: Infrastructure and technology for resource exploration (offshore)PIB India
SC narrows caveat, says states can withdraw FIRs on protesters; CJP reacts
The Supreme Court’s July 28 order clarified that states may withdraw FIRs/cases against student protesters, except where criminal antecedents exist. The development has triggered reactions from civil society/legal groups.
PolityGS-II: Supreme Court judgments and their impact on governance and rights (protest policing/FIR withdrawals)GS-II: Law and order, internal security administration—procedure for withdrawal of casesHindustan Times · India