Supreme Court questions secret LOCs, pushes prison reforms for disabled inmates, and reinforces fair hearing in foreign judgments.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (22 APRIL 2026)
SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS SECRETIVE LOOK-OUT CIRCULAR PRACTICE
Case Name: NIMESH NAVINCHANDRA SHAH Versus CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION AND ORS., SLP(Crl) No. 3288/2026
The Supreme Court of India questioned why Look-Out Circulars are not disclosed to affected individuals, calling them non-confidential in nature. It directed the CBI to frame a Standard Operating Procedure, stressing that restricting travel without notice impacts personal liberty and must follow transparent, fair processes.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 21 – Right to personal liberty & movement
- Principles of Natural Justice
- Administrative Law Fairness
- Due Process Doctrine
- Passport & Travel Regulation Jurisprudence
Source: Supreme Court of India
PRISONERS WITH DISABILITIES: SYSTEMIC ISSUES UNDER REVIEW
Case Name: SATHYAN NARAVOOR vs. UNION OF INDIA | Writ Petition(C) No(s). 182/2025
The Supreme Court of India referred issues concerning prisoners with disabilities to a High-Powered Committee for detailed examination. Acknowledging gaps in prison infrastructure and rights protection, the Court emphasized the need for institutional reforms to ensure dignity, accessibility, and humane treatment within the criminal justice system.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 21 – Right to dignity
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
- Prison Reform Jurisprudence
- Human Rights Framework
- Access to Justice Principles
Source: Supreme Court of India
FOREIGN JUDGMENT WITHOUT FAIR HEARING NOT ENFORCEABLE
The Supreme Court of India held that a foreign judgment passed without giving a fair opportunity to defend cannot be enforced in India. It reaffirmed that natural justice is a fundamental requirement, ensuring that enforcement of foreign decrees aligns with fairness and procedural integrity under Indian law.
Legal Provisions
- Section 13, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Principles of Natural Justice
- International Law Recognition Rules
- Doctrine of Fair Hearing
- Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Source: Supreme Court of India
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