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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 MAY 2025)

by | May 24, 2025

Justice Oka's farewell, Pharmacy Council verdict, IPL captain penalties.

From the Supreme Court’s emotional farewell to Justice Oka to its strong words for PCI, and IPL’s penalties—here’s what made headlines in law and sports.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (24 MAY 2025)

JUSTICE ABHAY S. OKA BIDS EMOTIONAL FAREWELL AFTER DELIVERING 11 VERDICTS ON LAST DAY

Overview:  Various Final Judgments by Justice Abhay S. Oka (May 2025)

Justice Abhay S. Oka, despite the recent demise of his mother, delivered 11 judgments on his final day in office. With an emotional farewell, he concluded a remarkable tenure as a Supreme Court judge, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, judicial independence, and tireless service to the judiciary.

LEGAL PROVISIONS

  • Article 124 of the Constitution (Appointment and Retirement of Supreme Court Judges)
  • Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Constitution of India (relevant to individual judgments)

Source: Supreme Court Bar Association YouTube 

SC SLAMS PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA FOR ARBITRARY ACTIONS AGAINST COLLEGES

Case Name: Shree Ram College of Pharmacy vs. Pharmacy Council of India, W.P.(C) No. 24/2025 & Connected Cases

The Supreme Court strongly criticized the Pharmacy Council of India for arbitrary and non-transparent decision-making. It quashed several denial orders affecting pharmacy institutions and warned such expert bodies to uphold due process and fairness, especially when students’ futures are at stake.

LEGAL PROVISION

  • Article 14 (Right to Equality)
  • Article 21 (Right to Education and Fair Procedure)
  • Pharmacy Act, 1948
  • Principles of Natural Justice

Source: Supreme Court of India

RCB & SRH CAPTAINS FINED FOR SLOW OVER-RATE UNDER IPL CODE OF CONDUCT

Issue: IPL 2025 – Disciplinary Action under Article 2.22, Code of Conduct

RCB’s Rajat Patidar and SRH’s Pat Cummins were fined ₹24 lakh and ₹12 lakh respectively for slow over-rates. Other team members also faced penalties. The fines were imposed under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, highlighting the league’s commitment to timely match conduct.

LEGAL PROVISION

  • Article 2.22, IPL Code of Conduct
  • BCCI/IPL Regulatory Framework
  • Contractual obligations between players and IPL governing body

Source: BCCI

Also Read: DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 MAY 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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