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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (17 MAY 2025)

by | May 17, 2025

Neeraj Chopra breaks the 90m barrier, Jyoti Malhotra faces espionage charges, and President Murmu invokes Article 143 in a rare constitutional move.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (17 MAY 2025)

NEERAJ CHOPRA BREACHES 90M MARK: LIFTS THE BURDEN OF A NATION

Fact: Neeraj Chopra’s 90.23m Throw at Diamond League, Doha 2025


Neeraj Chopra finally breached the 90m javelin mark with a 90.23m throw at the Doha Diamond League, silencing critics and lifting what he called a national burden. Despite losing gold to Julian Weber, Chopra remains optimistic, calling this just the beginning under the mentorship of coach Jan Zelezny.

Source: PM India

TRAVEL BLOGGER ARRESTED FOR SPYING UNDER OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT

Jyoti Malhotra, a travel blogger from Hisar, was arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistani operatives. She reportedly visited Pakistan twice in 2023 and maintained encrypted communications with intelligence contacts. Booked under Official Secrets Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, she’s in five-day police custody pending further investigation.

Legal Provision and Framework:

  • Section 3 & 5, Official Secrets Act, 1923: Relating to spying, transmission of classified info.
  • Section 152, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Unlawful activities endangering sovereignty/security.
  • Intelligence Agencies (Restriction of Rights) Act, 1985: Potential application if any agency infiltration occurred.
  • National Security Act, 1980: May be invoked if national threat substantiated.

Source:  PTI

PRESIDENT SEEKS SUPREME COURT OPINION ON GOVERNORS’ BILL ASSENT POWER

Referred Case: THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU v. THE GOVERNOR OF TAMIL NADU & ANR. WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 1239 OF 2023

In a rare constitutional move, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143(1) seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion on the powers of Governors and the President concerning assent to state bills under Articles 200 and 201. The development follows a Supreme Court ruling enforcing timelines and introducing ‘deemed assent’ provisions.

Legal Provision and Framework:

  • Article 143(1), Constitution of India: Presidential power to seek advisory opinion.
  • Articles 200 & 201, Constitution of India: Governor and President’s assent powers on bills.
  • Article 141: SC’s interpretation binding on all authorities.
  • SC advisory jurisdiction precedents: Includes cases like Berubari Union, 2G case, Cauvery Disputes Tribunal.

Source: ANI

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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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