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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (27 OCTOBER 2025)

by | Oct 27, 2025

Supreme Court rulings on J&K tribunal staffing, lenient HC sentencing, and Anupam Gupta’s senior advocate designation.

From ensuring justice delivery in J&K to upholding sentencing discipline and honoring legal excellence — the Supreme Court set vital precedents shaping India’s judicial integrity this week.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (27 OCTOBER 2025)

SUPREME COURT CALLS FOR STENOGRAPHERS IN J&K CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL

Case Name: ACHAL SHARMA vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., W.P.(C) No. 877/2020  

The Supreme Court highlighted the urgent need for adequate stenographers and staff in the Jammu & Kashmir Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The Bench suggested hiring retired stenographers temporarily to ensure smooth functioning and timely disposal of service-related cases affecting government employees.

Legal Provisions:

  • Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 – governs establishment and functioning of CAT.
  • Article 323A, Constitution of India – empowers Parliament to set up administrative tribunals.
  • Article 21 – ensures timely justice as part of the right to life.

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUPREME COURT CRITICIZES HC FOR SUSPENDING MURDER SENTENCE IN EXCHANGE FOR TREE PLANTATION

Case Name: SURAJPAL SINGH JADON vs PRASHANT SIKARWAR AND ORS. SLP(Crl) No. 13465/2025

The Supreme Court expressed disapproval over a High Court order suspending a convict’s life sentence for murder on the condition of planting tree saplings. The Bench termed it a “misplaced act of leniency,” reminding courts that compassion must align with law and proportionality in sentencing.

Legal Provisions:

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860 – Sections 302 & 307 (offences of murder and attempt).
  • Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 – Section 389 (suspension of sentence).
  • Doctrine of proportionality – Punishment must fit the gravity of crime.

Source: Supreme Court of India

JUSTICE SURYA KANT INITIATES SUO MOTU FOR SENIOR ADVOCATE DESIGNATION OF ANUPAM GUPTA

Case Name: ANJALI BHARDWAJ AND ORS. Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., MA 1979/2019 in W.P.(C) No. 436/2018

Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court initiated a suo motu proposal to confer the Senior Advocate designation upon veteran lawyer Anupam Gupta. Recognized for his decades-long contribution to public causes, the Court lauded his integrity, scholarship, and commitment to advancing constitutional principles.

Legal Provisions:

  • Section 16, Advocates Act, 1961 – defines and governs designation of Senior Advocates.
  • Supreme Court Guidelines, 2017 – prescribe criteria for conferring senior designation.
  • Article 145, Constitution of India – empowers Supreme Court to regulate its procedure.

Source: Supreme Court of India

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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