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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (29 MAY 2025)

by | May 30, 2025

SC on child witness, Delhi HC on defamation, SC clarifies Gateway Jetty ruling.

SC stresses caution with child witnesses, Delhi HC upholds reputation in media, and SC clears air on Mumbai Jetty Project’s environmental stance.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (29 MAY 2025)

DELHI HC DIRECTS REMOVAL OF DEFAMATORY CONTENT FROM ANI VIDEO

Case Name: Mohak Mangal vs. Asian News International (ANI)

The Delhi High Court ordered ANI to delete allegedly defamatory portions from a video titled “Woke Consumer.” The petitioner claimed the video wrongly portrayed him. The Court upheld the right to reputation and directed compliance within a week, citing prima facie defamation.

LEGAL PROVISIONS

  • Article 21 – Right to Life (includes Right to Reputation)
  • Section 499 & 500 IPC – Defamation
  • Civil defamation under Law of Torts
  • Principles of Injunction under CPC
  • ANI VS YOUTUBERS: COPYRIGHT OR CENSORSHIP?

Source: Delhi High Court

SC CLARIFIES NO OPINION GIVEN ON MERITS OF GATEWAY OF INDIA JETTY PROJECT

Case Name: CLEAN AND HERITAGE COLABA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (CHCRA) vs. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court clarified it had not commented on the environmental or other merits of the Mumbai Gateway of India Jetty Project while allowing it to proceed. The clarification addresses misinterpretation of its earlier interim order by media and stakeholders.

LEGAL PROVISIONS

  • Article 142 – SC’s power to pass effective orders
  • Article 21 & 48A – Right to clean environment
  • Environment Protection Act, 1986
  • Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2011

Source: Supreme Court of India

SC ACQUITS MURDER CONVICTS CITING UNASSESSED CHILD WITNESS TESTIMONY

Case Name:Agniraj & Ors. etc. vs. State through Deputy Superintendent of Police CB-CID

The Supreme Court acquitted 11 individuals convicted of murder, observing that the trial court failed to assess the competence of a minor witness. The Court held that children’s testimony must be cautiously examined due to susceptibility to tutoring.

LEGAL PROVISIONS

  • Section 118, 119, 135 Indian Evidence Act – Competency of Witnesses
  • Juvenile Justice Act – Child rights and protection
  • Principles of fair trial under Article 21

Source: Supreme Court of India

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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