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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 AUGUST 2025)

by | Aug 13, 2025

Supreme Court on stray dogs, J&K statehood, and Rahul Gandhi security in Savarkar case.

Supreme Court addresses stray dog relocation controversy, hears J&K statehood plea, and reviews Rahul Gandhi’s security concerns in the Savarkar defamation trial.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 AUGUST 2025)

DOGS PICKED UP BEFORE SUPREME COURT ORDER IS UPLOADED

Case Name: Suo Motu In Re: Relocation of Stray Dogs in Delhi

An advocate informed CJI B. R. Gavai that municipal bodies in Delhi–NCR have begun relocating stray dogs following the Supreme Court’s recent directive, despite the official order not being uploaded. The Court acknowledged the issue, highlighting the need for due process and adherence to procedural transparency.

Legal Provisions 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Article 21 – Protection of life and personal liberty, extended to animal welfare through judicial interpretation.
  • Article 51A(g) – Fundamental duty to protect and improve the environment, including animal compassion.
  • Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 – Regulates treatment and protection of animals.
  • Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023 – Governs sterilisation and relocation of stray dogs.
  • Supreme Court’s Suo Motu Powers – Under Article 32 to enforce fundamental rights.

Source: Supreme Court of India

SC TO HEAR PLEA FOR RESTORATION OF JAMMU & KASHMIR STATEHOOD

Case Name: Zahoor Ahmad Bhat & Khurshaid Ahmad Malik vs. Union of India

The Supreme Court will hear on August 14 a petition seeking the immediate restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood. Petitioners argue that continued delay violates the constitutional principle of federalism and undermines democratic representation, as no prevailing conditions justify withholding state status.

Legal Provisions

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Article 1 – Defines the Union and its States.
  • Article 3 – Parliament’s power to alter state boundaries and status.
  • Article 370 (as amended in 2019) – Special status provisions and their abrogation.
  • Basic Structure Doctrine – Federalism as an essential feature of the Constitution.
  • Representation of the People Act, 1950 & 1951 – Governs democratic participation and legislative bodies.

Source: Supreme Court of India

RAHUL GANDHI CITES SECURITY THREAT IN SAVARKAR DEFAMATION CASE

Case Name: Satyaki Savarkar vs. Rahul Gandhi

In a Pune court, Rahul Gandhi expressed apprehension over threats to his life in the ongoing Savarkar defamation proceedings, linking them to the complainant’s family history. He sought security measures to ensure his safety during trial, underscoring judicial responsibility to protect litigants.

Legal Provisions 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Section 500, IPC – Criminal defamation.
  • Section 357, CrPC – Court’s power to award compensation in defamation cases.
  • Article 21 – Right to life and personal safety, applicable to all parties in judicial proceedings.
  • Judicial Duty – Inherent powers of courts to safeguard participants in trials.

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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