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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (01 APRIL 2025)

by | Apr 1, 2025

SC on AoR absence, judicial training for commercial cases, Delhi HC on OCI due process.

SC seeks proof from absent AoR, calls for judicial training in commercial cases, and Delhi HC rules due process is mandatory for OCI cancellations.

SUPREME COURT DEMANDS PROOF OF TRAVEL FROM ABSENT AOR

Case Name: N. ESWARANATHAN v. STATE REPRESENTED BY THE DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE

The Supreme Court questioned the absence of Advocate-on-Record P. Soma Sundaram, citing travel to Tamil Nadu. As he was unavailable even via video conferencing, the Court directed him to appear physically on April 1 with proof of travel, ensuring accountability in legal proceedings.

Legal Provision and Framework:

  • Advocates Act, 1961: Governs legal professionals’ conduct and accountability.
  • Supreme Court Rules, 2013: Mandates AoRs to be available for case proceedings.
  • Article 142 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass necessary orders for complete justice.

Source: Supreme Court of India 

JUDGES NEED SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR COMMERCIAL CASES: JUSTICE N KOTISWAR SINGH

Justice N Kotiswar Singh emphasized the need for specialized training for judges handling commercial disputes, citing gaps in expertise and inadequate infrastructure. He also critiqued the government’s decision to remove arbitration clauses from procurement contracts, urging reforms to strengthen arbitration and judicial capacity rather than sidestepping systemic issues.

Legal Provision and Framework:

  • Commercial Courts Act, 2015: Establishes commercial courts for efficient dispute resolution.
  • Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Governs arbitration in India, ensuring efficiency and fairness.
  • Judicial Training Institutes: Responsible for upskilling judges in specialized legal areas.

THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CANNOT CANCEL OCI CARDS WITHOUT DUE PROCESS: DELHI HIGH COURT

Case Name: John Robert Roughton III v. Union of India & Ors

The Delhi High Court ruled that the government cannot cancel an OCI card without a fair hearing. It rejected the claim that the Foreigners Act overrides procedural safeguards under the Citizenship Act, reinforcing that blacklisting cannot bypass due process and an affected individual must be informed of the reasons.

Legal Provision and Framework:

  • Section 7D, Citizenship Act, 1955: Mandates a reasonable opportunity of hearing before canceling an OCI card.
  • Section 3, Foreigners Act, 1946: Governs blacklisting but does not override procedural safeguards in the Citizenship Act.
  • High Court Precedent (Khalid Jahangir Qazi case): Affirms the necessity of due process in OCI cancellations.

Source: Delhi High Court

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WRITTEN BY– ISHA SHARMA

EDITED BY – VISHAKHA KHATRI

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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