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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 JUNE 2026)

by | Jun 23, 2026

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 JUNE 2026)

READINESS UNDER SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT MUST EXIST FROM AGREEMENT STAGE: SC

Case Name: Mohammed Khaleel (D) Through LRs & Ors. v. Jayamma

The Supreme Court reiterated that a plaintiff seeking specific performance must demonstrate continuous readiness and willingness from the date of execution of the agreement itself and not merely from the institution of the suit. The Court held that financial documents generated much later cannot cure an earlier inability to perform contractual obligations, emphasizing that specific performance remains an equitable remedy dependent upon consistent conduct.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Specific Relief Act, 1963
  • Section 16(c) – Readiness and willingness
  • Equitable principles governing specific performance
  • Burden of proof in contractual disputes
  • Continuous performance obligation doctrine
  • Judicial discretion in granting equitable relief

Source: Supreme Court of India

CALCUTTA HC ADMITS MAMATA BANERJEE’S ELECTION PETITION, ORDERS PRESERVATION OF ELECTION RECORDS

Case Name: Mamata Banerjee v. Suvendu Adhikari & Ors.

The Calcutta High Court admitted former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s election petition challenging the victory of Suvendu Adhikari from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. The Court directed the preservation of EVMs, VVPAT machines, CCTV footage and related electoral records to safeguard evidence pending adjudication of the election dispute.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • Election petition mechanism
  • Preservation of electoral evidence
  • Judicial scrutiny of election disputes
  • Constitutional principles of free and fair elections
  • Evidentiary safeguards in election litigation

Source: Calcutta High Court

SC STAYS PREMATURE RELEASE OF TADA CONVICT IN 1993 BOWBAZAR BLAST CASE

Case Name: State of West Bengal v. Md. Rashid Khan

The Supreme Court stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court judgment directing the premature release of Md. Rashid Khan, convicted in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case. Issuing notice on the State’s appeal, the Court decided to examine whether remission could be granted in a case involving offences under the TADA framework and a blast that claimed numerous lives.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987
  • Explosive Substances Act, 1908
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Remission and premature release jurisprudence
  • State powers regarding remission
  • Public safety considerations in terrorism-related offences

Source: Supreme Court of India

Also read: DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (22 JUNE 2026)

 

 

 

Written By Vishakha Khatri

My name is Vishakha Khatri. I am an engineering graduate and a civil service aspirant with a passion for spreading knowledge about Indian polity. I believe that understanding our political system is crucial for every citizen, and I am committed to making this information accessible to everyone in my own easy way. Through my experiences in civil service preparation and my unique perspective as an engineering graduate, I hope to inspire and educate others on the importance of Indian polity.

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