Supreme Court’s key rulings on Article 142 powers, PIL limitations, and Labour Day 2025 theme highlighting global solidarity and the rights of workers.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (30 APRIL 2025)
ARTICLE 142 CAN BE USED TO MODIFY ARBITRAL AWARDS: SC CONSTITUTION BENCH
Case Name: Gayatri Balasamy vs. M/s ISG Novasoft Technologies Ltd. | SLP(C) No. 15336-15337/2021
The Supreme Court, by majority, held that its powers under Article 142 can be used to modify arbitral awards, provided such modification does not alter the award on merits and helps end prolonged litigation. Justice KV Viswanathan dissented, asserting that such intervention undermines the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Legal Provision & Framework:
- Article 142(1), Constitution of India: Enables SC to pass orders for complete justice.
- Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Governs procedures related to arbitral awards; S.34 deals with setting aside awards.
The Court emphasized that Article 142 cannot be used in contravention of fundamental legal principles or the legislative intent of the A&C Act.
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT REFUSES JUDICIAL PROBE INTO PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK
Case Name: Fatesh Sahu v. Union of India & Ors. (PIL Matter)
The Supreme Court declined a PIL seeking a judicial probe into the Pahalgam terror attack, cautioning that such pleas may demoralize security forces. It reminded that judges resolve legal disputes—not conduct investigations—and advised the petitioner to seek redress for Kashmiri students through appropriate High Courts.
Legal Provision & Framework:
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Permits judicial review of issues affecting the public.
- Article 32 & 226, Constitution of India – Provide remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights.
The Bench reiterated the constitutional role of the judiciary and emphasized judicial restraint during national security concerns.
Source: Supreme Court of India
LABOUR DAY 2025: HONOURING WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Observed annually on May 1, Labour Day commemorates the global labour movement’s historical struggle for workers’ rights, including the eight-hour workday. In 2025, the theme is “Honouring Workers and Recognizing Their Contributions to Society.” In India, it is celebrated as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas, first marked in 1923 in Chennai.
Legal Provision & Framework:
- Factories Act, 1948
- Minimum Wages Act, 1948
- Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
These laws ensure safety, fair pay, and dispute resolution for workers in India, aligning with global labour standards supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Source: UN GENEVA: Twitter
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