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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (19 MAY 2025)

by | May 19, 2025

SC rules on judges’ pensions, BYJU’S founder on work culture, CJI Gavai upset over Mumbai protocol breach.

From corporate accountability to judicial equality, this week’s legal highlights feature BYJU’S culture row, SC’s pension ruling, and CJI’s Mumbai visit protocol concerns.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (19 MAY 2025)

BYJU’S FOUNDER BREAKS SILENCE ON TOXIC WORK CULTURE CLAIMS

News: Remarks from media interview

Byju Raveendran, founder of BYJU’S, addressed criticism regarding the company’s alleged toxic work culture in an interview, dismissing it as actions of a small minority amplified online. He acknowledged past mistakes, especially in sales practices, and expressed resolve to rebuild the company despite recent financial setbacks and reputational damage.

Legal Framework & Provisions:

  • Labour Laws: Relevant under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 for employee rights and workplace conduct.
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Aggressive marketing tactics could invoke scrutiny for misleading advertisements.
  • Companies Act, 2013: Governance and financial mismanagement may invite regulatory oversight.
  • Corporate Ethics Guidelines: Violation of business conduct codes can trigger compliance checks.

Source: ANIPodcast- YT

SC MANDATES ‘ONE RANK ONE PENSION’ FOR ALL RETIRED HIGH COURT JUDGES

Case Name: In Re: Refixation of Pension Considering Service Period in District Judiciary and High Court

SMW(C) No. 4/2024 & Connected Cases

The Supreme Court ruled that all retired High Court judges are entitled to full and equal pension, enforcing the principle of “one rank one pension” regardless of entry route or retirement date. The decision seeks to eliminate disparity between judges elevated from the bar and those from the judiciary.

Legal Framework & Provisions:

  • Article 14: Equality before law
  • Article 217: Appointment and conditions of HC judges
  • High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954
  • Pension Rules applicable to judiciary
  • Doctrine of Reasonable Classification – Invalidated pension disparity
  • Suo Motu Jurisdiction under Article 32

Source: Supreme Court of India

CJI GAVAI CRITICISES PROTOCOL LAPSE IN MUMBAI VISIT

Issue: Protocol Lapse while visiting home state after swearing in as CJI; observation during official visit

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai expressed displeasure over the absence of senior administrative officials during his official visit to Mumbai. The incident raised concerns over breach of protocol, signaling a need for better coordination between the judiciary and administrative machinery during high-level engagements.

Legal Framework & Provisions:

  • Protocol and Precedence Rules under the Central Secretariat Manual
  • Judicial Independence under Article 50 of the Constitution
  • Code of Conduct for Public Officials
  • Contempt of Court Act, 1971: While not directly invoked, disrespect toward judiciary could invite scrutiny.

Source: PTI

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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