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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (12 JUNE 2026)

by | Jun 12, 2026

Court developments on mediation, CBSE verification portal, and Rajya Sabha nomination dispute.

Courts address mediation in a high-profile defamation dispute, CBSE result verification concerns, and a challenge to Rajya Sabha nomination rejection.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (12 JUNE 2026)

SC APPOINTS JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH AS MEDIATOR IN ROHINI SINDHURI–ROOPA MOUDGIL DEFAMATION DISPUTE

Case Name: Rohini Sindhuri v. D. Roopa Moudgil & Connected Matters

The Supreme Court referred the long-running defamation dispute between IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri and IPS officer D. Roopa Moudgil to mediation. Appointing former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph as mediator, the Court observed that both officers had distinguished careers and encouraged an amicable resolution rather than prolonged litigation.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Mediation Act, 2023
  • Civil defamation principles
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms
  • Article 142 – Complete justice powers
  • Reputation and dignity jurisprudence
  • Court-annexed mediation framework

Source: Supreme Court of India

DELHI HC REFUSES URGENT RELIEF TO REOPEN CBSE VERIFICATION PORTAL

Case Name: NATIONAL STUDENTS’ UNION OF INDIA v. UNION OF INDIA & ANR

The Delhi High Court declined to issue immediate directions for reopening CBSE’s verification portal. The Court noted concerns that reopening the process at this stage could delay publication of final results and affect the larger student community. The matter remains under judicial consideration.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Article 21A – Right to education
  • Principles of natural justice
  • CBSE Examination Bye-Laws
  • Administrative law principles
  • Judicial review of educational decisions
  • Student rights jurisprudence

Source: Delhi High Court

SC DISMISSES MEENAKSHI NATARAJAN’S PLEA AGAINST RAJYA SABHA NOMINATION REJECTION

Case Name: Meenakshi Natarajan v. Election Authorities

The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan’s challenge to the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers. The Court held that disputes relating to nomination rejection are ordinarily addressed through an election petition after completion of the electoral process, rather than through a writ petition at this stage.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • Election petition mechanism
  • Article 329(b) of the Constitution
  • Judicial restraint in electoral matters
  • Election law jurisprudence
  • Constitutional principles of electoral process

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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