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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (21 MAY 2026)

by | May 21, 2026

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (21 MAY 2026)

LANDOWNERS CANNOT BE FORCED TO GIVE UP STATUTORY COMPENSATION

Overview: Supreme Court on Land Acquisition Compensation Rights

The Supreme Court of India held that landowners cannot be compelled to surrender statutory compensation in exchange for receiving other legally guaranteed benefits. The Court observed that authorities cannot impose unfair conditions that dilute compensation rights, reaffirming that welfare measures and compensation under acquisition laws must independently remain enforceable.

Legal Provisions & Framework:

  • Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013

  • Article 300A – Right to Property

  • Doctrine against Unconscionable Conditions

  • Welfare State Principles

  • Statutory Compensation Jurisprudence

Source: Supreme Court of India

 

PRE-COGNIZANCE HEARING MANDATORY IN PMLA CASES AFTER BNSS: SUPREME COURT

Overview: Supreme Court on PMLA Complaints & BNSS Procedure

The Supreme Court of India ruled that accused persons must be granted a pre-cognizance hearing in Prevention of Money Laundering Act complaints where cognizance is taken after the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force. The judgment strengthens procedural fairness and reinforces safeguards against arbitrary criminal prosecution.

Legal Provisions & Framework:

  • Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

  • Principles of Natural Justice

  • Fair Trial under Article 21

  • Criminal Procedure Safeguards

Source: Supreme Court of India

 

MAHUA MOITRA CHALLENGES BENGAL’S EID CATTLE SLAUGHTER RESTRICTIONS

Overview: Mahua Moitra v. State of West Bengal

TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Calcutta High Court challenging restrictions imposed by the West Bengal government on cattle slaughter ahead of Eid-al-Adha. The plea questions the legality and proportionality of executive limitations, raising broader constitutional concerns involving religious freedom, administrative powers, and public order regulation.

Legal Provisions & Framework:

  • Article 25 – Freedom of Religion

  • Article 14 – Equality before law

  • State Police Powers

  • Public Order Regulations

  • Constitutional Balancing Principles

Source: Supreme Court of India

Also Read: DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (19 MAY 2026)

 

 

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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