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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 JULY 2026)

by | Jul 24, 2026

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 JULY 2026)

BOMBAY HC ORDERS NTA TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL NEET UG 2026 ANSWER SHEETS

Case Name: NEET UG 2026 Candidates v. National Testing Agency (NTA)

The Bombay High Court directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to produce the original answer sheets of three NEET UG 2026 candidates who alleged discrepancies between their recorded responses and the published results. The Court sought to verify the authenticity of the evaluation process before adjudicating the candidates’ challenge, emphasizing fairness and transparency in competitive examinations.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Article 226 of the Constitution of India
  • Principles of natural justice
  • Transparency in public examinations
  • National Testing Agency examination framework
  • Judicial review of administrative decisions
  • Right to fair evaluation

Source: Bombay High Court

SC CANCELS BAIL OF SONAM RAGHUVANSHI IN MEGHALAYA HONEYMOON MURDER CASE

Case Name: State of Meghalaya v. Sonam Raghuvanshi

The Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, observing that the High Court had not adequately considered the seriousness of the allegations and relevant legal parameters while granting relief. The Court directed the accused to surrender and reaffirmed that bail in grave offences must be granted only after a careful assessment of the facts and applicable law.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
  • Articles governing cancellation of bail
  • Principles of criminal jurisprudence
  • Judicial discretion in bail matters
  • Protection of fair investigation
  • Administration of criminal justice

Source: Supreme Court of India

SC ASKS UTTARAKHAND HC TO REVISIT DIRECTIONS ON FOREST FIRE MANAGEMENT

Case Name: In Re: Forest Fire Prevention in Uttarakhand

The Supreme Court requested the Uttarakhand High Court to revisit and periodically monitor its decade-old directions relating to forest fire prevention and mitigation. The Court stressed the need for continuous oversight, coordinated action by authorities, and updated preventive measures in view of recurring forest fires and their environmental impact.

LEGAL PROVISIONS & FRAMEWORK

  • Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
  • Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
  • Article 21 – Right to a healthy environment
  • Disaster management principles
  • Sustainable development doctrine
  • Environmental governance

Source: Supreme Court of India

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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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