DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 JUNE 2026)
SC SAYS IN-SERVICE DOCTORS DESERVE LOWER CUT-OFF FOR SUPER SPECIALITY SEATS TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH
Case Name: State of Tamil Nadu v. Association of Medical Aspirants & Connected Matters
The Supreme Court observed that in-service medical candidates serving in government hospitals may justifiably be subjected to a lower qualifying benchmark for admission to super-speciality courses. The Court underscored that such a policy advances public health objectives by incentivising doctors to continue serving in underserved regions and strengthening the State’s healthcare infrastructure.
LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK
- Constitution of India – Articles 14 and 21
- National Medical Commission Act, 2019
- Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations
- State policy on in-service reservation
- Public health and equitable healthcare principles
- Judicial precedents on affirmative measures in medical admissions
Source: Supreme Court of India
REGISTERED SALE DEED CARRIES PRESUMPTION OF VALIDITY; MINOR DEFECTS IN ATTESTATION CANNOT NULLIFY EXECUTION: SC
Case Name: Civil Appeal concerning validity of a registered sale deed
The Supreme Court held that a duly registered sale deed enjoys a presumption of genuineness and legality. The Court ruled that insignificant discrepancies in the particulars of attesting witnesses, by themselves, cannot invalidate the execution of a registered instrument unless substantial evidence establishes fraud, coercion, or non-compliance with mandatory statutory requirements.
LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK
- Registration Act, 1908
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Presumption attached to registered documents
- Principles governing proof of execution
- Burden of disproving a registered instrument
Source: Supreme Court of India
SC PERMITS PETITIONER TO MOVE CALCUTTA HC OVER WEST BENGAL’S DECISION TO DENY RATION TO EXCLUDED PERSONS
Case Name: Petition concerning denial of ration benefits to ‘excluded persons’ in West Bengal
The Supreme Court allowed the petitioner to approach the Calcutta High Court against the West Bengal Government’s reported move to discontinue ration benefits for persons categorised as “excluded.” The Court considered the High Court to be the appropriate forum to examine factual disputes and determine whether the policy withstands constitutional scrutiny.
LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK
- National Food Security Act, 2013
- Article 21 – Right to life and dignity
- Article 14 – Equality before law
- Welfare State obligations
- Principles governing access to subsidised food
- Judicial review of executive policy decisions
Source: Supreme Court of India
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