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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (25 APRIL 2026)

by | Apr 26, 2026

Supreme Court rulings on bigamy liability, NDPS bail conditions, and voter turnout significance.

Supreme Court clarifies bigamy liability, upholds strict NDPS bail norms, and highlights voter participation as a pillar of strong democracy.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (25 APRIL 2026)

RELATIVES NOT LIABLE FOR BIGAMY WITHOUT ACTIVE ROLE

Case Name: Sivaraman Nair & Ors. v. State of Kerala

The Supreme Court of India held that mere knowledge of a second marriage is not enough to prosecute relatives for bigamy. It clarified that criminal liability arises only when there is active participation, facilitation, or encouragement, preventing misuse of law against family members without direct involvement in the offence.

Legal Provisions:

  • Section 494, Indian Penal Code (Bigamy)
  • Criminal Liability Principles
  • Doctrine of Active Participation
  • Protection Against Misuse of Law
  • Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases

Source: Supreme Court of India

SPEEDY TRIAL DOES NOT OVERRIDE STRICT NDPS BAIL CONDITIONS

Case Name: Supreme Court on Section 37 NDPS Act

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to a speedy trial cannot dilute the stringent bail conditions under Section 37 of the NDPS Act. It emphasised that statutory restrictions prevail, particularly in serious drug offences, maintaining a strict approach towards narcotics-related crimes despite delays in trial proceedings.

Legal Provisions:

  • Section 37, NDPS Act, 1985
  • Article 21 – Right to speedy trial
  • Bail Jurisprudence in Special Laws
  • Public Interest vs Individual Liberty
  • Stringent Criminal Law Framework

Source: Supreme Court of India

HIGH VOTER TURNOUT STRENGTHENS DEMOCRACY: CJI

Case Name: West Bengal SIR Election Proceedings

The Supreme Court of India appreciated the high voter turnout and absence of violence in West Bengal elections, calling it a sign of democratic strength. The Court emphasised that active citizen participation reinforces legitimacy of governance and reflects the resilience of electoral processes in maintaining public confidence.

Legal Provisions:

  • Article 326 – Adult suffrage
  • Democratic Governance Principles
  • Free and Fair Elections Doctrine
  • Electoral Participation Rights
  • Constitutional Democracy

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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