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The Hindu UPSC Notes — 1 September 2026

3 exam-relevant reports from The Hindu, as UPSC notes · GS2 1 · GS3 2

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GS2 · Polity · Governance · IR · 1

GS2Polity & Constitution › Judiciary & landmark judgmentsPrelims

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Agrawal for Rajasthan Chief Justice Amid Conduct Complaints

Why in news: The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court following conduct complaints against the current Acting Chief Justice.

On August 31, 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Surya Kant, proposed Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal for the Rajasthan High Court. The recommendation followed complaints by Justice Sandeep Mehta regarding the conduct of Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma.

Prelims pointers (3)
  • BodyThe Collegium system is the mechanism used by the Supreme Court of India to recommend names for judges to the President.
  • PostThe Chief Justice of India (CJI) currently heads the Supreme Court Collegium.
  • FactThe Collegium also proposed new Chief Justices for Madhya Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir & Ladakh.
Mains angle

Q. Critically examine the Collegium system of judicial appointments in India, discussing its role in ensuring judicial independence and accountability.

  • Transparency of the Collegium process
  • Judicial independence vs. executive oversight
  • Mechanism for addressing judicial misconduct

Keywords: Judicial Independence · Collegium System · Judicial Accountability · Transparency · Separation of Powers

The Hindu ↗Also GS4 · Ethics in public administration

GS3 · Economy · S&T · Environment · Security · 2

GS3Economy › Industry, investment & MSMEsPrelims + Mains

RINL Privatisation Halted by Workers Protest, Security Risks Loom

Why in news: The privatization of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) is facing hurdles due to worker protests and security concerns regarding the withdrawal of CISF personnel.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 100% strategic sale of RINL in January 2021. Despite a ₹11,440 crore revival package, the company faces high debt and raw material costs. The Ministry of Home Affairs cleared the disengagement of CISF by November 17, 2026, due to financial distress.

Prelims pointers (4)
  • BodyRINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Steel.
  • FactA revival package of ₹11,440 crore was allocated to RINL to address financial losses.
  • BodyCISF (Central Industrial Security Force) is a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • FactThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) is the apex body for approving strategic sales of PSUs.
Mains angle

Q. Discuss the challenges associated with the privatization of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the manufacturing sector, specifically regarding labor rights and industrial security.

  • labor unrest and trade union resistance
  • security risks of private vs. statutory security
  • fiscal viability of distressed assets
  • way forward: balanced disinvestment policy

Keywords: Strategic Sale · Disinvestment · Industrial Security · Labor Relations · Fiscal Distress

The Hindu ↗Also GS3 · Security forces & agencies
GS3Economy › Capital markets & SEBIPrelims

NCLT Forms Five-Member Bench to Resolve ₹22,000 Crore Dispute Over Subhash Chandra's Repayment Plan

Why in news: The NCLT formed its first-ever five-member Bench to resolve a ₹22,000 crore personal insolvency dispute involving Subhash Chandra's Essel Group.

The NCLT formed a five-member Bench led by President Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal after a Division Bench failed to reach a consensus on a ₹6.5 crore repayment plan. The case involves claims exceeding ₹22,000 crore and centers on the interpretation of Section 115(1) and Section 419(5) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Prelims pointers (4)
  • BodyNCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) is a quasi-judicial body for company law disputes.
  • Act / BillSection 419(5) of the Companies Act, 2013 governs the procedure for approving repayment plans.
  • FactThe dispute involves claims exceeding ₹22,000 crore.
  • PostJustice Anupinder Singh Grewal serves as the President of the NCLT.
Mains angle

Q. Discuss the significance of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in ensuring the ease of doing business and the effective resolution of corporate insolvency in India.

  • Role of NCLT in debt recovery
  • Balance between creditor rights and debtor rehabilitation
  • Legal complexities of personal insolvency vs corporate insolvency

Keywords: Insolvency Resolution · NCLT · Companies Act 2013 · Debt Recovery · Quasi-judicial

The Hindu ↗Also GS2 · Statutory, regulatory & quasi-judicial bodiesAlso GS2 · Judiciary & landmark judgments

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These are SatyaDheesh's own UPSC notes, written from reports published in The Hindu. SatyaDheesh is not affiliated with The Hindu. Every note links to the original report; read it in full on thehindu.com. How these notes are made