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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (15 JULY 2026)

by | Jul 15, 2026

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (15 JULY 2026)

SC TO DECIDE WHETHER PSU LAW OFFICERS’ EXPERIENCE QUALIFIES FOR JUDICIAL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY

Case Name: Judicial Service Recruitment Matter concerning the Three-Year Practice Requirement

The Supreme Court agreed to examine whether legal experience gained by law officers serving in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) can be counted towards the mandatory three years of practice as an advocate for eligibility to judicial services. The issue concerns the interpretation of the Court’s earlier directions requiring prior advocacy experience before entry into the judicial service.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution
  • Judicial Service Recruitment Rules
  • Advocates Act, 1961
  • Bar Council of India Rules
  • Eligibility for Civil Judge recruitment
  • Judicial service jurisprudence

Source: Supreme Court of India

GUJARAT HC UPHOLDS DEATH PENALTY FOR 38 CONVICTS IN 2008 AHMEDABAD BLASTS CASE

Case Name: State of Gujarat v. Convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts Case

The Gujarat High Court upheld the death sentence awarded to 38 convicts and confirmed life imprisonment for 11 others in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case. Describing the attacks as an assault on the nation’s security and the rule of law, the Court found no mitigating circumstances warranting interference with the trial court’s verdict.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860
  • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
  • Explosive Substances Act, 1908
  • Code of Criminal Procedure
  • Death penalty jurisprudence
  • Anti-terrorism legal framework

Source: Gujarat High Court

SC APPROVES NJA GUIDELINES TO ENSURE JUDICIAL SENSITIVITY IN SEXUAL OFFENCE CASES

Case Name: In Re: Guidelines on Judicial Sensitivity in Sexual Offence Cases

The Supreme Court approved comprehensive guidelines prepared by an expert committee of the National Judicial Academy (NJA) to promote a survivor-centric approach in sexual offence trials. The Court directed all courts across the country to follow these guidelines to ensure dignity, sensitivity, and fairness while dealing with victims and witnesses in such cases.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
  • Article 21 – Right to dignity
  • Victim-centric justice principles
  • Fair trial and witness protection framework

Source: Supreme Court of India

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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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