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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (17 SEPTEMBER 2024)

by | Sep 17, 2024

SUPREME COURT GRANTS BAIL TO PULSAR SUNI

Case title- Sunil NS v. State of Kerala

Recently, the apex court granted bail in a long incarceration case. The court granted bail to Pulsar Suni who was the main accused in the sexual harassment case of an actress. The case was registered dated back in 2017, all other accused of the same case had been already granted bail while Pulsar Suni was only left. So the Court  after considering his long period of incarceration released the accused on bail.

Legal Framework:

– Bail provisions under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

– Right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution

Summary-

– Long period of incarceration

– Slow progress of the trial

– Co-accused already granted bail

Source: Supreme Court of India

 

SUPREME COURT REJECTS TENANT’S CLAIM FOR OWNERSHIP

Case Name: Beena and Ors. v. Charan Das (D) Thr. LRS. & Ors.

The Supreme Court recently rejected a tenant’s claim. The claim  was over the ownership of a premises based on the settlement with the landlord. The court rejected the claim and also mentioned that no transfer of title can happen without a registered instrument. Additionally The court held that the tenant didn’t get the ownership rights after settlement.

Legal Framework:

– Transfer of Property Act

– Registration Act

– Rent Control Laws

Summary-

– Without a registered document, ownership can not be transferred.

– Ownership can not be granted on Settlement basis

– Tenant’s claim rejected

Source: Supreme Court of India

 

SUPREME COURT SET ASIDE HIGH COURT’S ORDER

The Supreme Court in a recent order quashed the High Court’s order that changed the lower court’s decision on tenant and landlord dispute. The Apex Court mentioned that the High Court had mistakenly interpreted the tenants claim over the ownership which is not valid and reversed the High Court order for the same.

Legal Framework-

– Civil Procedure Code (CPC)

– Specific Relief Act

– Rent Control Laws

Summary-

– High Court’s order set aside

– Consent order misinterpreted

– Tenant’s claim for ownership rejected

Source: Supreme Court of India

Also Read- COMPENSATION FOR SURRENDERING LAND MUST BE PAID WITHOUT REQUEST & FAILURE VIOLATES ARTICLE 300-A RULED BY SC

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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