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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (31 JULY 2025)

by | Jul 31, 2025

Udham Singh tribute, NRI marital dispute, Engineer Rashid’s Operation Sindoor speech in Parliament.

From honouring Udham Singh to an NRI abandonment case and MP Rashid’s fiery speech on Pahalgam, these events spark crucial legal and political conversations.

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (31 JULY 2025)

PUNJAB DECLARES PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO HONOUR SHAHEED UDHAM SINGH

Overview: State of Punjab and Public Interest issue. 

The Punjab Government declared a public holiday on July 31 to commemorate the martyrdom of Shaheed Udham Singh, the freedom fighter who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The announcement aims to honour national icons and promote civic memory among citizens through official observance.

Legal Provision 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Article 166 – Conduct of Business of the State Government
  • Punjab Government Holidays Act, 1957 – Refers to the Punjab Industrial Establishments (National and Festival Holidays) Act, 1957

Source: PTI

NRI HUSBAND ACCUSED OF DESERTION BY INDIAN WIFE

Overview: Rekha Sharma versus Rohit Sharma & U.S. Immigration.

An Indian woman living in the U.S. accused her husband of infidelity and abandonment, leaving her and their 7-year-old child without support. She urged U.S. authorities to deport him. The plea reflects the growing concern over marital abuse within NRI relationships, calling for transnational legal cooperation.

Legal Provision 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (India is not a signatory, but relevant for custody battles)
  • Supreme Court Guidelines on NRI marital disputes (2017)

ENGINEER RASHID’S PARLIAMENT SPEECH BRINGS FOCUS TO OPERATION SINDOOR & PAHALGAM ATTACK

Overview: Engineer Rashid on Union of India – Parliamentary.

Kashmiri MP Abdul Rashid (“Engineer Rashid”) addressed Parliament during the Operation Sindoor debate, condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and urging political dialogue. He refrained from direct blame on the government, emphasising the need to win Kashmiris’ hearts to end militancy.  

Legal Provision 

The legal provisions are mentioned below – 

  • Parliamentary Privileges and Speech Rights
  • Terrorism: UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act)
  • Security policy and political reconciliation mandates
  • Supreme Court jurisprudence on fundamental speech and anti‑terror laws

Source: PTI

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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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