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GS-2FEDERALISM & JUDICIAL DISCRETION IN CORRUPTION CASES

Same FIR, Same Facts - Different Government and Suddenly No Flight Risk

The Supreme Court, in a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, stayed the arrest of former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji in a DVAC corruption case tied to Tasmac, just a day after the Madras High Court had dismissed his anticipatory bail plea on identical facts. The Bench explicitly cited a "change in the political climate" - the DMK's loss of power in the 2026 Assembly election - as the…

Sub TopicBAIL JURISPRUDENCE, POLITICAL TRANSITION AND THE "FLIGHT…SourceSUPREME COURT OF INDIA

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GS-2INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC R&D FUNDING

7 of 11 Panel Members Had a Stake - the Ministry Says That's Fine. Is It?

A Ministry of Science and Technology statement defended the integrity of the selection process for the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund, a day after the Minister disclosed in the Rajya Sabha that 7 of 11 members of a Technology Development Board investment committee had personal investments in companies chosen for funding. The Ministry cited its disclosure-and-recusal policy as the safeguard that kept the process merit-based.

Sub TopicCONFLICT OF INTEREST GOVERNANCE IN THE TDB-MANAGED RDI…SourceMINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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GS-2INTERNAL SECURITY - POLICE USE-OF-FORCE ACCOUNTABILITY

16 CRPF Companies Withdrawn From Delhi - But Is Anyone Actually Accountable?

A Ministry of Home Affairs directive dated July 30 led to the withdrawal of 16 CRPF companies, 12 of them Rapid Action Force units, from Delhi Police deployment. The order follows scrutiny of the RAF's use of pellet guns during the July 20 march to Parliament, after an internal review reportedly found the operation breached the force's own escalation protocol, known as the force gradient.

Sub TopicTHE FORCE GRADIENT DOCTRINE AND CAPF ACCOUNTABILITY…SourceTHE INDIAN EXPRESS

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GS-2DIASPORA PROTECTION & WEST ASIA CONFLICT DIPLOMACY

Jaishankar to Iran's Araghchi: No Matter What, Do Not Attack Merchant Vessels

India has escalated its diplomatic response to a mounting seafarer death toll in two active conflict zones - summoning Iran's envoy, then placing direct ministerial calls to both Iran and Ukraine within 24 hours - marking a departure from its traditionally quieter diplomatic posture in West Asia. EAM S. Jaishankar strongly urged Iran's Foreign Minister to stop attacks on commercial vessels after 16 Indians, including 10…

Sub TopicSTRAIT OF HORMUZ ATTACKS, SEAFARER CASUALTIES AND…SourceMINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

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GS-2CONSTITUTIONAL SIX-MONTH RULE FOR UNELECTED MINISTERS

Day After SC Rap, Bihar BJP MLC Vacates Seat for RLM Minister

The Supreme Court's sharp questioning of Bihar's government over Deepak Prakash's continued ministership has forced a political scramble - an MLC's resignation to open a Legislative Council seat - and reopened the constitutional question of whether Article 164(4)'s six-month grace period for unelected ministers can be reset by reappointment under a new Chief Minister.

Sub TopicARTICLE 164(4) - DEEPAK PRAKASH'S CROSS-CABINET TENURE…SourceSUPREME COURT OF INDIA

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