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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 JULY 2025)

by | Jul 25, 2025

BJP-Akhilesh mosque row, VP post neutrality issue, SC greenlights TN Minister probe.

Mosque visit row, VP’s neutrality under spotlight, and SC allows probe into TN Minister—3 developments that stir the political and legal climate this week.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 JULY 2025)

BJP VS AKHILESH YADAV: POLITICS OVER MOSQUE VISIT

Overview: BJP Criticism Over Akhilesh Yadav’s Religious Visit

The BJP has strongly criticized Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s recent visit to a mosque during Bakrid celebrations, alleging political use of religion. Yadav’s party denies any communal intent. Experts remain divided on whether this violates secular norms or reflects legitimate political outreach to a minority community.

Legal Provision

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Article 25 & 26 – Freedom of religion
  • Representation of People Act, 1951 – Prohibits use of religion to influence elections
  • Model Code of Conduct (MCC) – Bars religious appeals during polls

Source: PTI

VP DHANKHAR’S SUCCESSOR: NEED FOR POLITICAL NEUTRALITY

Overview: Editorial Commentary on Vice-President’s Post-Vacancy Conduct

With Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar temporarily stepping aside due to health concerns, experts underline the need for his acting successor to maintain strict political neutrality. Given the VP’s dual role as Rajya Sabha Chair, impartiality is essential to uphold democratic functioning in parliamentary debates.

Legal Provision 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Article 63-65 – Vice President’s role and succession
  • Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajya Sabha
  • Doctrine of Separation of Powers – Ensures neutrality of presiding officers 

Source: PTI

SC: NO PRIOR SANCTION NEEDED TO PROBE TAMIL NADU MINISTER

Case Name: MA. SUBRAMANIAN vs THE STATE OF TAMIL NADU|SLP(Crl) No. 007659/2025

The Supreme Court ruled that no prior government sanction is needed to investigate Tamil Nadu Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar in a land grab case. The court emphasised that preliminary inquiries under the Prevention of Corruption Act do not require sanction, thus allowing the probe to proceed.

Legal Provision

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 – Sections 17A and 19
  •  India Penal Code  – Sections 420, 464, 465, 466, 468 r/w 120-B
  • Clarified in Subramanian Swamy vs. Manmohan Singh (2012) 

Source: Supreme Court of India 

Also Read: DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 JULY 2025)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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