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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (11th APRIL 2024)

by | Apr 11, 2024

LAW AND GOVERNANCE

DELHI COURT DISPUTE: MERITS VS. TRIAL DELAYS IN MANISH SISODIA’S BAIL PLEA

A legal dispute unfolds in a Delhi court as lawyers representing the Enforcement Directorate and AAP leader Manish Sisodia clash over the focal point of Sisodia’s second bail plea. The disagreement revolves around whether the court should prioritize assessing alleged trial delays or delve into the merits of the entire case. Sisodia’s lawyers argue against considering past allegations and the case’s merits, while the Enforcement Directorate insists on a fresh evaluation of all aspects. The Supreme Court’s previous dismissal of Sisodia’s bail plea granted him the option to reapply if the trial progressed slowly. The court postpones the bail hearing to April 15 for further deliberation.

 

SUPREME COURT DIRECTS DHARAM SINGH CHHOKER IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

Congress leader Dharam Singh Chhoker receives a directive from the Supreme Court to appear before the Enforcement Directorate regarding a money laundering case. Despite granting limited protection from arrest, the court instructs the Enforcement Directorate to seek permission before apprehending Chhoker if he fails to appear on April 12. Chhoker’s plea seeks dismissal of the money laundering charges, emphasizing the lack of previous arrests amidst looming elections. The case involves multiple Enforcement Case Information Reports (ECIRs), raising questions about the validity of the predicate offence and subsequent proceedings. The court seeks clarity from the Enforcement Directorate on their intentions regarding Chhoker’s arrest.

SUPREME COURT INITIATES CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS OVER SOCIAL MEDIA MISUSE

The Supreme Court expresses grave concerns over the misuse of social media platforms to spread misinformation about ongoing legal cases. Contempt proceedings are initiated against Assam MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya for a Facebook post falsely claiming the court’s verdict in his favor. Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela Trivedi condemn the trend of exploiting social media to undermine the court’s integrity and manipulate public opinion. Barbhuiya’s post, published while his case was pending judgment, prompts the court to address the broader issue of social media’s impact on judicial processes. The court underscores the need to safeguard the integrity of legal proceedings amidst the proliferation of misleading online content.

Government Schemes

Pre-Matric Scholarships to the Children of Those Engaged in Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards (Schmee)

(Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment)

  • Objective: Offer financial aid to children of individuals involved in hazardous cleaning professions for their Pre-Matric education.
  • Ministry: Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
  • Eligibility: Open to children/wards of Indian Nationals engaged in occupations such as Tanners, Flayers, Waste Pickers, Manual Scavengers, and hazardous cleaning.
  • Scholarship Rates: ₹110 per month for day scholars (Class 1st to 10th), ₹700 per month for hostellers (Class 3rd to 10th).
  • Ad-Hoc Grant: ₹750 per annum for day scholars, ₹1000 per annum for hostellers.
  • Additional Provisions: Reader Allowance, Transport Allowance, Special Pay, Escort Allowance, Extra Coaching Allowance for students with disabilities.
  • Duration: Scholarships granted from class 1st or subsequent pre-matric stages up to class 10th.
  • Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through bank accounts as prescribed by the Government of India.
  • Other Conditions: Students must maintain regular attendance, refrain from employment during studies, and comply with school discipline and scholarship terms.

 

Central Sector Scheme of National Fellowship for Providing Fellowship to Scheduled Caste Students to Pursue M.Phil. & PhD

(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment)

  • Objective: Offer financial support to Scheduled Caste students pursuing M.Phil. & PhD degrees in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
  • Ministry: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
  • Benefits: Provides 2000 new Fellowships per year, including 1500 for Humanities/Social Sciences and 500 for Science stream.
  • Validity: Fellowship disbursed from JRF award date until Ph.D. thesis submission or five years, whichever is earlier.
  • Duration of Fellowship: Maximum of 2 years for M.Phil., 5 years for PhD, or combined M.Phil. + PhD.
  • Rate of Fellowship: ₹31,000/- p.m. for JRF, ₹35,000/- p.m. for SRF, with additional allowances for contingencies, escort/reader assistance, and HRA.
  • Mode of Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
  • Eligibility Criteria: SC candidates pursuing full-time M.Phil./PhD from UGC-recognized institutions, having qualified NET-JRF or UGC-CSIR NET-JRF.
  • Reservation/Preference: Preference to SC candidates who have secured admission and qualified NET examination, with inclusive reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as per existing norms.
  • Note: Employees of educational institutions are ineligible, and scholars failing to complete research work during the fellowship period cannot reapply.

Source-INDIA TODAY

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