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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (14 APRIL 2025)

by | Apr 14, 2025

Ancient Indian law in curriculum, Tamil Nadu bypasses Governor, UP cop names judge as accused.

Calls for ancient legal wisdom, constitutional defiance in Tamil Nadu, and a shocking cop blunder—here’s the latest from Indian courts.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (14 APRIL 2025)

INCORPORATE ANCIENT INDIAN LEGAL TRADITIONS IN LAW CURRICULUM: JUSTICE PANKAJ MITHAL

Issue: Legal Conclave on 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India

Justice Pankaj Mithal emphasized the need to integrate ancient Indian texts like the Vedas, Manusmriti, and Arthashastra into legal education to enrich jurisprudential thinking. Proposing a dedicated subject, he highlighted the significance of blending classical Indian legal thought with modern constitutional ideals to foster a culturally rooted legal framework.

Legal Provision 
  • Alignment with Article 14 – Equality before law (linked to Samatva)
  • Constitutional Morality as modern Rajadharma
  • Environmental Law infused with Vedic reverence for nature (Prakriti)
  • Promotion of ADR as a continuation of Panchayat systems
  • Curriculum reforms under National Education Policy (NEP) vision for Indian knowledge systems 

Source: Supreme Court of India

TAMIL NADU INVOKES SUPREME COURT RULING TO NOTIFY BILLS WITHOUT GOVERNOR’S ASSENT

CASE NAME: State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu (re: Assent to Re-enacted Bills)

In a landmark move, Tamil Nadu enacted ten Bills as law citing the Supreme Court’s judgment under Article 142, bypassing the Governor’s assent. The ruling upheld legislative supremacy, deeming the Governor’s delay and subsequent referral to the President unconstitutional. This sets a federal precedent in state-centre constitutional dynamics.

LEGAL PROVISION 
  • Article 142 – Supreme Court’s power to deliver complete justice
  • Article 200 – Governor’s role in assent to state bills
  • Judgment dated April 8, 2024 – Bills deemed assented from November 18, 2023
  • Violation – Governor’s inaction and unconstitutional referral to President
  • Precedent – Reaffirms constitutional limits on gubernatorial discretion 

SOURCE: Supreme Court of India

UTTER NEGLIGENCE BY UP COP: JUDGE WRONGLY NAMED AS ACCUSED IN THEFT CASE PROCLAMATION

CASE NAME: State vs. Rajkumar @ Pappu

In a shocking lapse, UP sub-inspector Banwarilal mistakenly named Chief Judicial Magistrate Nagma Khan as the accused in a theft case proclamation under Section 82 CrPC. The Court slammed the officer for gross dereliction of duty, directing an enquiry and stern action to prevent such procedural violations.

LEGAL PROVISIONS 
  • Section 82, CrPC: Proclamation for person absconding
  • Article 21, Constitution of India: Protection of life and personal liberty
  • Police Conduct Rules: Mandate for procedural diligence in process serving 

SOURCE: UP Judiciary (Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Agra)

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WRITTEN BY– ISHA SHARMA

EDITED BY – VISHAKHA KHATRI

 

 

 

 

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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