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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 JULY 2024)

by | Jul 13, 2024

SUPREME COURT DEMANDS STATE REPORTS ON GRAM NYAYALAYAS

Case Title: NATIONAL FEDERATION OF SOCIETIES FOR FAST JUSTICE AND ANR. vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court directed state Chief Secretaries and High Court Registrars to submit affidavits within six weeks regarding the establishment and operation of Gram Nyayalayas. Justices Gavai and Viswanathan stressed the courts’ role in providing affordable, speedy justice and reducing trial court backlogs, urging states to prioritize their implementation.

Legal Framework: Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008

Legal Provision:

  • Supreme Court directive to Chief Secretaries of states and Registrar Generals of High Courts.
  • Submission of affidavits within six weeks regarding the establishment and functioning of Gram Nyayalayas.
  • Emphasis on affordable, speedy justice and reduction of trial court backlogs.
  • Urging states to prioritize implementation of Gram Nyayalayas.

Source- Supreme Court of India 

SC HIGHLIGHTS CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGES IN ASSAM

Case Title: Md. Rahim Ali @ Abdur Rahim vs State Of Assam & Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed the difficulties faced by rural and illiterate individuals in Assam in proving their citizenship without proper documents. The court emphasized that minor discrepancies in spelling should not disqualify individuals from being recognized as citizens, urging a more lenient approach to document verification to prevent unjust exclusion.

Legal Framework: Citizenship Act, 1955; Foreigners Act, 1946
  • Legal Provision:
    • Addressing difficulties faced by rural and illiterate individuals in Assam in proving citizenship.
    • Emphasis on minor discrepancies in spelling not disqualifying individuals from citizenship.
    • Urging a lenient approach to document verification to prevent unjust exclusion.

Source- Supreme Court of India 

SUPREME COURT CRITICIZES PATNA HC’S BAIL DELAY ORDER

Case Title: Jitendra Paswan Satya Mitra vs State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court questioned the Patna High Court’s unusual decision to grant bail to a murder accused but delay his release by six months. Justices Abhay Oka and Ujjal Bhyan granted interim bail to Jitendra Paswan, expressing concern over the rationale behind the delay and highlighting the need for a review of such conditional bail practices.

Legal Framework: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Legal Provision:

  • Questioning Patna High Court’s decision to grant bail to a murder accused but delay release by six months.
  • Granting interim bail to Jitendra Paswan.
  • Expressing concern over the rationale behind the delay.
  • Highlighting the need for a review of conditional bail practices.

Source- Supreme Court of India 

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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