From the shocking revelation that only 12% of top judges have disclosed assets to the Calcutta HC’s refusal of a Hanuman Chalisa recital on Red Road, and the SC ruling against presidential overreach on State bills — Indian courts made waves this week.
Current Affairs
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (11 APRIL 2025)
A Gauhati HC judge faces a recusal plea due to social media bias concerns; Kapil Sibal secures ₹43 crore via CSR for lawyers’ welfare; and Delhi HC affirms MSOs’ bouquet alteration rights in the TV9 case.
TAHAWWUR HUSSAIN RANA EXTRADITION: LEGAL INSIGHTS
Tahawwur Rana’s extradition marks a breakthrough in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, bringing key legal, diplomatic, and international cooperation elements into focus.
SUPREME COURT RELIEF TO BENGAL GOVERNMENT- NO CBI INQUIRY INTO TEACHER POSTS
The Supreme Court has denied a CBI probe into Bengal’s supernumerary teacher posts, highlighting that courts cannot interfere in cabinet policy decisions. This ruling offers legal relief to the Mamata Banerjee government amid the tainted SSC recruitment scam.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (10 APRIL 2025)
In key rulings, Bombay HC states teeth don’t count as dangerous weapons under IPC; SC reinstates criminal case to uphold foreign investor rights; and SC lists hearing on Waqf Amendment Act challenge for April 16.
KARNATAKA HC URGES LEGISLATIVE ACTION ON ARTICLE 44 IMPLEMENTATION
The Karnataka High Court has urged legislative action to implement a Uniform Civil Code under Article 44, citing the need to uphold constitutional values like equality, justice, and secularism by eliminating discriminatory personal laws.