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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 MAY 2024)

by | May 23, 2024

LAW AND GOVERNANCE 

SUPREME COURT: NO CIVIL OR CRIMINAL SUITS IN BENAMI PROPERTY CASES

Case Title: C. Subbiah @ Kadambur Jayaraj and Others vs. The Superintendent of Police and Others

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals claiming ownership of benami property cannot pursue civil or criminal actions against those in whose names the properties are registered. This decision upholds the prohibitions outlined in the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988.

 

Legal Provisions and Framework:

  • Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988:
    • Section 4(1): Prohibits any suit, claim, or action to enforce any right in respect of any property held benami against the person in whose name the property is held.
    • Section 4(2): Bars the person who provided the consideration for a benami property from recovering such property.
    • Section 2(9): Defines benami transaction as any transaction where property is transferred to one person for a consideration paid by another.

 

Source– Supreme Court of India 

MODEL TAKES LEGAL ACTION OVER AI-GENERATED AD

Kanchan Nagar vs. Yatra Online Limited

Model Kanchan Nagar served a legal notice to the Advertising Standards Council of India, alleging unauthorized use of her likeness through AI in a travel company’s advertisement. She called for stronger regulations to address deepfake technology in advertising.

 

Legal Provisions and Framework:

  • Information Technology Act, 2000:
    • Section 66D: Punishment for cheating by personation using computer resources, with imprisonment up to three years and a fine.
    • IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021: Requires intermediaries to observe due diligence and ensure users do not host content that impersonates another person.
  • Indian Penal Code, 1860:
    • Section 499: Defamation, which could apply if the deepfake content harms a person’s reputation.
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019: Provides relief for consumers harmed by fraudulent or misleading advertisements.

 

Source– India Today

SUPREME COURT REVOKES BAIL FOR PFI MEMBERS

Case Title: Union of India vs. Barakathullah

The Supreme Court annulled the Madras High Court’s decision to grant bail to eight members of the PFI, citing substantial evidence of fundraising for terrorist activities under UAPA. The Court emphasised the priority of national security.

 

Legal Provisions and Framework:

  • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA):
    • Section 43D(5): Restricts the grant of bail for offenses under the Act unless the court is convinced there are no reasonable grounds for believing that the accusations against the person are prima facie true.
    • Section 13: Punishment for unlawful activities.
    • Section 15: Definition of terrorist act.
    • Section 16: Punishment for a terrorist act.
    • Section 17: Punishment for raising funds for a terrorist act.
    • Section 18: Conspiracy to commit a terrorist act.

 

Source– Supreme Court of India

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES 

USTTAD SCHEME

(MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS)

Objectives:

  • Preserve the traditional arts and crafts of minority communities.
  • Enhance employment opportunities and livelihoods for minority youth.
  • Connect traditional skills with global markets.

Benefits:

  • Free training in traditional arts and crafts.
  • Stipends during training: ₹10,000/- for non-residential and ₹13,000/- for residential programs.
  • Job placement assistance after training completion.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minority community members aged 14-35 (age limit relaxed for differently abled).
  • Minimum educational qualification: Class V (relaxation for differently abled).
  • 25% seats reserved for BPL families from non-minority communities, 3% for differently abled individuals from minority communities.

POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 

(MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS)

Objectives:

  • Provide financial support to meritorious minority students from low-income families.
  • Enhance access to higher education and improve employability.

Benefits:

  • Covers admission and tuition fees: ₹7,000/- to ₹10,000/- annually.
  • Monthly maintenance allowance: ₹230/- to ₹1,200/- depending on the course and residential status.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minority community students enrolled in post-matric courses.
  • Annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-.
  • Achieved at least 50% marks in the last final examination.
  • Not receiving any other government scholarships and not the third sibling receiving this scholarship.

Source– myScheme 

Also Read– DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (22 MAY 2024 )

 

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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