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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 MAY 2024)

by | May 24, 2024

LAW AND GOVERNANCE 

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS RAPE CONVICTION, DISREGARDS ACCUSED’S SECTION 313 STATEMENTS

Raghubir singh & Ors. vs. The State of Himachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court ruled that rape convictions cannot be overturned based on accused statements about victim consent under Section 313 of CrPC if such claims were not suggested during cross-examination, affirming the High Court’s decision to convict the accused.

Legal Provisions and Framework:

  1. Section 313 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC): This section allows the court to question the accused to explain any evidence presented against him. Statements made by the accused under this section can be considered during the trial.
  2. Section 313(4) of the CrPC: Stipulates that the accused’s responses during the Section 313 examination can be used against him in the proceedings.
  3. Indian Evidence Act: This act governs the rules for admissibility and relevance of evidence, ensuring that claims or defenses must be substantiated through cross-examination and other evidence.

The Supreme Court emphasized that the accused’s claims of consensual sex, made in their Section 313 statements, were not presented to the prosecutrix during her cross-examination. Therefore, these statements could not be considered in isolation and must be evaluated alongside the prosecution’s evidence.

 

Source- Supreme Court of India 

SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES ARBITRATION TERMINATION CRITERIA UNDER SECTION 32(2)(C)

Dani Wooltex Corporation & Ors. vs. SheilProperties Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.

The Supreme Court clarified that under Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, proceedings can only be terminated if continuation becomes genuinely unnecessary or impossible, rejecting the notion that procedural lapses imply abandonment.

Legal Provisions and Framework:

  1. Section 32 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Defines the conditions for terminating arbitral proceedings. Subsection (1) addresses termination upon the final award, while subsection (2) outlines additional grounds for termination.
  2. Section 32(2)(c) of the Arbitration Act: Permits termination if continuing the arbitration becomes unnecessary or impossible.

The Supreme Court ruled that procedural delays or non-appearances alone do not justify termination under Section 32(2)(c). Clear evidence must show that the continuation of proceedings is truly unnecessary or impossible, and abandonment must be unequivocally demonstrated.

Source- Supreme Court of India 

SUPREME COURT HALTS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS BY CSI INTERIM COMMITTEE

The Supreme Court restrained the interim committee overseeing the Church of South India (CSI) elections from making administrative decisions, pending further review, following a challenge to the Madras High Court’s order appointing the committee.

Legal Provisions and Framework:

  1. Special Leave Petition (SLP): Allows for an appeal to the Supreme Court against any judgment, decree, or order from a lower court or tribunal.
  2. Administrative Law: Governs the actions of administrative bodies, ensuring their decisions comply with legal and procedural standards.
  3. Election Law: Ensures fairness and legality in the conduct of elections, requiring strict adherence to procedural rules in constituting and administering electoral bodies.

The Supreme Court restrained the interim committee appointed to oversee the Church of South India (CSI) elections from making administrative decisions, pending a review of the procedural and constitutional validity of the Madras High Court’s order.

Source- Supreme Court of India 

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES 

YOUTH HOSTEL SCHEME
(Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports)

Objectives:

  • Provide affordable accommodation for young travelers.
  • Foster cultural exchange and social interaction.

Benefits:

  • Cost-effective lodging compared to hotels.
  • Social atmosphere to meet people worldwide.
  • Locations often near cultural sites.
  • Various accommodation options: dormitories, private rooms, family rooms.
  • Meal booking or self-cooking options.

Criteria:

  • Must be a member of the Youth Hostels Association of India (YHAI).
  • No age restriction; under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

TENZING NORGAY NATIONAL ADVENTURE AWARD
(Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports)

Objectives:

  • Recognize outstanding achievements in adventure sports.
  • Encourage youth to develop endurance, teamwork, and quick reflexes.

Benefits:

  • Award includes a bronze statuette, certificate, blazer with silken tie or saree, and ₹15,00,000.
  • Travel expenses for the ceremony are reimbursed.
  • Free boarding and lodging for the ceremony.
  • Companion travel and lodging for female and physically handicapped awardees.

Criteria:

  • Must demonstrate excellent performance, leadership, and adventure discipline.
  • Continuous achievement in Land, Air, or Water (Sea) adventure.
  • Award may be given posthumously.
  • Nominations through https://awards.gov.in.

Source- myScheme

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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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