Daily current affairs
Short summaries with exam relevance and source links. Updated every morning.
The Election Commission of India launched a remote voting pilot in five state by-elections, allowing migrant workers to vote from their work location. Uses biometric and OTP authentication.
A 3-judge SC bench issued comprehensive guidelines for whistleblower protection in cases involving public sector corruption. Anonymous filing, witness protection, and time-bound investigation directives.
India ratified the 1965 Hague Service Convention, simplifying cross-border service of judicial documents in civil/commercial matters. Reduces delays in international legal proceedings for Indian businesses and citizens abroad.
A 3-judge SC bench struck down a state law requiring district magistrate approval for interfaith marriages, holding it violates Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution. Reaffirmed right to choose life partner as fundamental right.
A 3-judge SC bench held that "right to disconnect" from work outside office hours is part of Article 21 (right to dignified life). India joins France, Belgium, Italy in legal protection of work-life balance.
A constitutional bench of the Supreme Court ruled in favor of horizontal reservation for transgender persons in government education and employment. Cited NALSA (2014) and Article 14, 15, 16.
A 5-judge Constitution Bench held that Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 — special provisions for Assam under the Assam Accord — is constitutional. Issued by 4:1 majority.
ECI rolled out Remote Electronic Voting Machine (RVM) pilot for inter-state migrant workers in 5 states. Aims to enable ~30 crore migrant Indians to vote without travelling home.
A 3-judge SC bench directed all States and UTs to digitize and publicly publish urban property records within 18 months to combat fraudulent transactions and benami properties. Aadhaar-linked title registries encouraged.
The Supreme Court upheld a Madras High Court order striking down Tamil Nadu's 2022 ban on online rummy and poker, ruling that games of skill cannot be banned outright.
A 3-judge SC bench mandated that sedition trials must be completed within 12 months. Section 124A IPC continues to be in legal limbo after Kedar Nath case; this ruling adds accountability.
A 5-judge SC bench directed uniform Model Code of Conduct enforcement across all states. Specific guidelines for paid news, freebies, hate speech, and digital campaigning rolled out for upcoming state assembly elections.
Supreme Court formed a four-member committee under former CJI to study the implementation impact of its 2024 verdict striking down the Electoral Bonds scheme. Recommendations expected within 6 months.
A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court reaffirmed that the right to digital privacy flows from Article 21, and laid down a three-fold proportionality test for state surveillance: legitimate aim, suitability, necessity.