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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (2nd JULY 2024)

by | Jul 2, 2024

ALLAHABAD HIGH COURT WARNS AGAINST RELIGIOUS CONVERSIONS

Case: Kailash’s Bail Plea

The Allahabad High Court voiced concerns about increasing religious conversions at gatherings, cautioning that such trends could shift the country’s demographic balance. Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal denied bail to Kailash, accused of converting Hindus to Christianity, citing that such activities infringe on the constitutional right to religious freedom under Article 25.

Legal Provisions:

  • Article 25 of the Indian Constitution: This article ensures the right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality, and health. The court emphasized that “propagate” does not imply the right to convert others through coercion or inducement.
  • Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC): This section penalizes actions that promote enmity between different groups based on religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and acts detrimental to maintaining harmony.

Source- India Today 

MADRAS HIGH COURT FORBIDS LAWYERS FROM USING PREFIXES IN DOCUMENTS

Case: Use of Prefixes by Lawyers

The Madras High Court prohibited lawyers from using titles like “Lieutenant Colonel” in legal documents. Justices S.M. Subramaniam and C. Kumarappan emphasized that all lawyers should be treated equally in court, regardless of any titles or awards, aligning with a 1995 Supreme Court decision.

Legal Provisions:

  • Advocates Act, 1961: This act regulates the legal profession in India, including the enrollment, conduct, and discipline of advocates.
  • Article 14 of the Indian Constitution: Guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws, ensuring no discrimination based on titles or previous positions.
  • Supreme Court Ruling in Balaji Raghavan vs. Union of India (1995): This ruling clarified that national honors like Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are not titles and should not be used as prefixes or suffixes.

Source- The Hindu 

NCDRC ORDERS AIRTEL TO COMPENSATE FOR BANK FRAUD

Case: Shyam Kumar V. Bharti Airtel Limited

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission held Airtel accountable for a 2017 bank fraud involving an Army man’s account. The commission ordered Airtel to compensate Shyam Kumar, as their failure to properly verify a duplicate SIM request led to a significant financial loss for him.

Legal Provisions:

  • Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (amended in 2019): This act protects the interests of consumers and provides a framework for addressing consumer grievances and disputes.
  • Telegraph Act, 1885: Governs the operations of telecom service providers, ensuring compliance with legal and consumer protection standards.
  • Information Technology Act, 2000: Addresses issues related to cyber fraud, requiring service providers to exercise due diligence in safeguarding user identity and data integrity.

These legal provisions underscore the principles and regulations guiding the judiciary’s decisions in these significant cases.

Source- National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission 

Also Read– DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (1st JULY 2024)

 

 

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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