DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (29 JULY 2025)
TAMIL NADU OBJECTS TO PRESIDENTIAL REFERENCE ON GOVERNOR’S ASSENT DELAY
Overview: Re: Legislative Assent Timelines – Presidential Reference, 2024
The Tamil Nadu Government opposed the President’s reference under Article 143, terming it an “appeal in disguise” against Supreme Court rulings. The issue concerns governors delaying assent to state bills. Tamil Nadu contends that such delays undermine federalism and encroach upon states’ legislative autonomy.
Legal Provision
The legal provisions are mentioned below –
- Article 200 & 201 – Governor’s power to assent or withhold assent to bills.
- Article 143 – Presidential reference to Supreme Court for advisory opinion.
- Key Doctrine: Federalism and separation of powers.
Source: Supreme Court of India
SC QUASHES CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST LAKSHYA SEN, CHIRAG SEN IN AGE FRAUD ALLEGATION
Case Name: Lakshya Sen & Anr. vs. State of Uttarakhand, 2024
The Supreme Court quashed criminal proceedings against badminton stars Lakshya Sen and Chirag Sen for allegedly manipulating their age during junior tournaments. The Court found no criminal intent and emphasized the players’ young age at the time, dismissing the case as an abuse of legal process.
Legal Provision
The legal provisions are mentioned below –
- Section 420 IPC – Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
- Section 468 IPC – Forgery for the purpose of cheating.
- Article 136 – Special Leave Petition powers of the Supreme Court.
Source: Supreme Court of India
SC TO EXAMINE HC’S ACQUITTAL IN POCSO CASE BASED ON TERM ‘SAMBANDH BANAYA’
Case Name: JUST RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN ALLIANCE Petitioner(s) vs. SAHJAN ALI & ANR. Respondent(s)
The Supreme Court agreed to review an MP High Court order that acquitted a POCSO accused by interpreting the survivor’s statement “sambandh banaya” as non-sexual. The top court will assess whether such interpretation misrepresents victim testimony and undermines the legislative intent of child protection laws.
Legal Provision
The legal provisions are mentioned below –
- POCSO Act, 2012 – Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
- Section 375 IPC – Definition of rape
- Article 136 – Special Leave to Appeal
Source: Supreme Court of India
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