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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (5 JULY 2024)

by | Jul 5, 2024

ANTICIPATORY BAIL GRANTED IN LOVE TRIANGLE ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE

Case Name: Pune Love Triangle Incident


The Bombay High Court has granted anticipatory bail to a lawyer entangled in a complex love triangle that escalated to an attempted murder in Pune. Sushil Kale, 41, was arrested for allegedly trying to run over Nilesh Shinde, 30, after a confrontation. The lawyer, who met Shinde shortly before the incident, claimed she wasn’t involved in the attack. The court’s bail condition requires her to cooperate fully with the investigation and appear before the Pimpri Police when summoned.

Legal Provisions and Framework:
  • Anticipatory Bail (Section 438, Code of Criminal Procedure):
    • Provides for anticipatory bail to individuals fearing arrest for non-bailable offenses.
    • Bail conditions include full cooperation with the investigation.
  • Attempt to Murder (Section 307, Indian Penal Code):
    • Applies to cases involving attempts to commit murder.
    • Serious charges requiring comprehensive legal scrutiny.

Source- India Today

CJI CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL SAT BENCHES AND IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE

Case Name: Expansion of Securities Appellate Tribunal


Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has underscored the necessity for more benches of the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) and enhanced infrastructure to manage its growing caseload. Speaking at the inauguration of SAT’s new office in Mumbai, he highlighted how protecting investor interests through effective dispute resolution boosts economic growth. Emphasizing the surge in appeals, the CJI called for immediate measures to expand SAT’s capacity and fill existing vacancies to maintain efficiency.

Legal Provisions and Framework:
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Act, 1992:
    • Establishes the framework for the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT).
    • Authorizes the creation of multiple benches to manage increasing caseloads.
  • Function and Role of SAT:
    • Acts as an appellate body for securities market disputes.
    • Ensures investor protection and efficient dispute resolution.

Source- India Today

SUPREME COURT PETITIONED FOR AUDIT OF BIHAR BRIDGES

Case Name: Structural Audit of Bihar Bridges

A plea has been submitted to the Supreme Court requesting a structural audit of all bridges in Bihar following a series of collapses. Advocate Brajesh Singh is seeking action to either retrofit or demolish weak structures and implement real-time monitoring. The petition notes that nine bridges have collapsed in just two weeks, attributing these incidents to systemic negligence. In response, Bihar’s Chief Minister has instructed a thorough survey of old bridges to identify those in need of urgent repair.

Right to Life (Article 21, Constitution of India):
  • Ensures the fundamental right to life, including safe infrastructure.
National Disaster Management Act, 2005:
  • Requires disaster risk assessment and management.
  • Mandates the safety and integrity of public constructions.
Petition Highlights:
  • Calls for a structural audit of bridges in Bihar.
  • Advocates for real-time monitoring and urgent repairs or demolition of weak structures.
  • Urges the state government to take preventive actions against further incidents.

Source- India Today

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Written By Vishakha Khatri

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