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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (26 AUGUST 2025)

by | Aug 26, 2025

SC Vantara probe, Delhi HC Smriti Irani degree case, and Indira Jaising on women judges in Collegium

SC orders SIT probe into Vantara, Delhi HC strikes down CIC’s order on Smriti Irani’s records, and Indira Jaising raises concerns over women’s representation in the Collegium.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (26 AUGUST 2025)

SUPREME COURT ORDERS SIT PROBE INTO VANTARA WILDLIFE PARK

 Case Title : C R Jaya Sukin vs Union of India Writ Petition (Civil) No. 783/2025

The Supreme Court has directed a Special Investigation Team to verify allegations against Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s wildlife rescue park linked to Anant Ambani. The complaint claimed irregular animal acquisitions and possible mistreatment. While noting absence of concrete evidence, the Court stressed the importance of independent scrutiny to uphold wildlife protection laws.

Legal Provisions

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 – regulation of possession, transfer, and care of protected species.
  • Central Zoo Authority (CZA) – statutory oversight of facilities keeping wild animals.
  • Judicial Principle of Precaution – courts intervene to prevent potential harm even in absence of proven violations.

Source: Supreme Court of India

DELHI HC OVERTURNS CIC ORDER IN SMRITI IRANI EDUCATIONAL RECORD CASE

Overview: Smriti Irani vs. CIC & CBSE

The Delhi High Court has struck down a CIC directive that compelled CBSE to disclose Smriti Irani’s Class X and XII results. The Court ruled the order was “thoroughly misconceived,” holding that personal educational details cannot be disclosed under RTI unless a clear element of overriding public interest is demonstrated.

Legal Provisions 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Section 3, RTI Act (2005) – general right to information.
  • Section 8(1)(j), RTI Act – exempts disclosure of personal data unless linked to public interest.
  • Privacy vs. Transparency Doctrine – balancing citizens’ right to know against individual privacy.

Source: PTI

INDIRA JAISING RAISES QUESTIONS OVER COLLEGIUM’S LACK OF WOMEN REPRESENTATION

Overview: Indira Jaising on Proposal to Elevate Justice Vipul Pancholi

Senior advocate Indira Jaising publicly questioned the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to elevate Justice Vipul Pancholi, highlighting that three senior women judges were overlooked. She argued that the decision reflects systemic under-representation of women on the apex bench and urged greater inclusivity in judicial appointments.

Legal Provisions 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Collegium System (Judicial Precedents: Second & Third Judges Cases) – consultative process for SC and HC appointments.
  • Articles 124 & 217, Constitution – appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges.
  • Equality & Representation Principle – Article 14 (equality) and Article 15 (non-discrimination, gender justice).

Source: Twitter

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