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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIR (01 APRIL 2026)

by | Apr 2, 2026

Supreme Court rulings on speedy trials, CAPF amendment law, and mandatory stamp duty penalties in India.

Supreme Court pushes for speedy trials, CAPF Bill raises separation of powers debate, and strict stamp duty penalties reaffirm statutory compliance.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIR (01 APRIL 2026)

EXPEDITIOUS TRIALS IN SENSITIVE CASES

Case Name: MODOYIA KAYINA vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., Diary No. 6014-2026

The Supreme Court of India emphasized the urgent need for speedy trials in cases involving racial discrimination and other sensitive issues. It urged institutional reforms and requested the Delhi High Court Chief Justice to consider evolving a policy framework to ensure timely justice and prevent prolonged trauma for victims.

Legal Provisions:

  • Article 21 – Right to Speedy Trial
  • Article 14 – Equality Before Law
  • Judicial Administration of Justice
  • Protection Against Discrimination
  • Constitutional Mandate of Fair Trial

Source: Supreme Court of India

CAPF AMENDMENT BILL OVERRIDES COURT RULING

Overview: CAPF (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Rajya Sabha passed the CAPF Amendment Bill, 2026, effectively neutralising a Supreme Court of India ruling that restricted IPS officers’ appointments in Central Armed Police Forces. The move highlights Parliament’s authority to legislate on service matters, raising questions about the balance between judicial pronouncements and legislative override in governance.

Legal Provisions:

  • Articles 245 & 246 – Legislative Powers
  • Separation of Powers Doctrine
  • Service Law Jurisprudence
  • Judicial Review vs Legislative Override
  • Constitutional Governance Principles

Source: News AIR

NO DISCRETION IN STAMP DUTY PENALTY

Case Name: Krishnavathi Sharma vs. Bhagwandas Sharma and Ors.

The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts cannot impose a penalty lower than ten times the deficit stamp duty under the Karnataka Stamp Act. It clarified that the statute leaves no discretion once a violation is established, reinforcing strict compliance and limiting judicial flexibility in fiscal penalty matters.

Legal Provisions:

  • Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
  • Mandatory Penalty Provisions
  • Fiscal Statute Interpretation
  • Doctrine of Strict Compliance
  • Limited Judicial Discretion

Source: Supreme Court of India

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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