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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (11 JULY 2026)

by | Jul 11, 2026

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (11 JULY 2026)

SC UPHOLDS GOA MINING E-AUCTION, REFUSES TO REOPEN BIDDING OVER ALLEGED TECHNICAL GLITCH

Case Name: Vedanta Ltd. v. State of Goa & Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision refusing to reopen the e-auction of a Goa mining block over an alleged technical glitch on the MSTC portal. The Court found no justification to interfere with the completed auction process, reinforcing the principles of certainty, transparency, and finality in public procurement.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
  • Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015
  • Public procurement principles
  • Judicial review of tender processes
  • Transparency and fairness in e-auctions
  • Doctrine of limited judicial interference in contracts

Source: Supreme Court of India

SC SEEKS CENTRE’S RESPONSE ON CHALLENGE TO NAVY RECRUITMENT RULES FOR GROUP ‘B’ OFFICERS

Case Name: Petition Challenging Indian Navy Recruitment Rules for Non-Gazetted Group ‘B’ Officers

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Union Government on a petition challenging the recruitment rules governing non-gazetted Group ‘B’ officers in the Indian Navy. The plea questions the constitutional validity of certain eligibility conditions, alleging that they create an arbitrary classification and deny equal opportunity in public employment.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution
  • Indian Navy Recruitment Rules
  • Equality in public employment
  • Administrative law principles
  • Judicial review of service rules
  • Recruitment and promotion jurisprudence

Source: Supreme Court of India

SC REVIVES POCSO CASE AGAINST HEADMISTRESS FOR FAILING TO REPORT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Case Name: X v. State of Assam & Ors.

The Supreme Court restored criminal proceedings against a school headmistress accused of failing to report sexual abuse of a child. The Court held that conducting an internal verification cannot substitute the statutory duty to immediately report offences under the POCSO Act, emphasizing that mandatory reporting is essential to ensure timely protection of children.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
  • Section 19 – Mandatory reporting of offences
  • Section 21 – Punishment for failure to report
  • Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
  • Child protection principles
  • Mandatory reporting obligations

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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