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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (04 SEPTEMBER 2025)

by | Sep 4, 2025

Supreme Court updates on Arun Gawli’s return, SHUATS plea, and PoP idol immersion case.

From Mumbai’s underworld politics to minority rights and environmental law, three key developments highlight how the Supreme Court continues to shape India’s legal landscape.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (04 SEPTEMBER 2025)

ARUN GAWLI RETURNS TO BYCULLA AFTER 18 YEARS

Overview: Gangster turned Politician Arun Gawli returns to his residence after 18years. 

Arun Gawli, a former underworld don-turned-politician, made a public appearance in Byculla’s Dagdi Chawl during Ganesh Visarjan after nearly two decades in prison. His return, timed with upcoming BMC elections, has drawn attention to the intersection of crime, politics, and grassroots influence in Mumbai.

Legal Provisions 

  • Bail Jurisprudence: His release is conditional, subject to court oversight.
  • Representation of the People Act, 1951: Governs disqualification of convicted legislators.
  • Criminal Law & Parole Rules: Regulate conduct and public movement of convicts on bail.

Source: PTI

SUPREME COURT TELLS SAM HIGGINBOTTOM UNIVERSITY TO APPROACH HIGH COURT

Case Name: Sam Higginbottom Educational & Charitable Society vs. State of U.P. (2025)

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by Sam Higginbottom University challenging forceful idol installation on its campus, citing violation of minority rights. The bench clarified that the matter should be taken before the Allahabad High Court under Article 226, instead of invoking Article 32 jurisdiction directly.

Legal Provisions 

  • Article 32, Constitution: Right to move SC for fundamental rights—declined here.
  • Article 226 Constitution: Appropriate route to approach High Court first.
  • Article 30(1) Constitution: Minority institutions’ right to preserve religious character.
  • Article 25 & 26 Constitution: Balance between freedom of religion and institutional autonomy.

Source: Supreme Court of India

SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS BOMBAY HC ORDERS ON POP IDOL IMMERSION

Case Name: Rohit Manohar Joshi vs. State of Maharashtra & Ors.

The Supreme Court issued notice on a petition challenging Bombay High Court’s interim orders permitting Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols and raising immersion height limits. The petitioner argued these directions undermine environmental safeguards and central pollution board guidelines, affecting citizens’ right to a clean and healthy environment.

Legal Provisions

  • Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 – CPCB guidelines derive authority here.
  • Article 21 of Constitution: Expands to include right to a clean environment.
  • Precautionary Principle & Polluter Pays Doctrine: Core of Indian environmental jurisprudence.
  • SC precedents: Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India (1996) on sustainable development.

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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