Evening edition
Daily current affairs for UPSC, BPSC, State PCS and PSC exams.
Why in news?
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a criminal case filed by the Assam CM's wife, citing potential political motivation.
Key points
- Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera.
- The case was instituted on a complaint by the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa.
- The court observed that the case might be motivated by political rivalry.
- The court stated that custodial interrogation was not warranted.
Background & context
Anticipatory bail is a pre-arrest bail, granted by a court to a person who has apprehends arrest.
★ Prelims fact capsule
Anticipatory bail can be granted by the High Court and the Court of Session under Section 438 of the CrPC.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Judiciary, Law and Justice; Governance.
Why in news?
The Supreme Court ruled that no cognisable offence was made out against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma concerning alleged hate speeches during the 2020 anti-CAA protests.
Key points
- Supreme Court found no cognisable offence against Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma.
- The allegations related to their alleged hate speeches over the anti-CAA protest in Delhi in 2020.
- Anurag Thakur is a former Union Minister.
- Parvesh Verma is a Minister in the Delhi government.
Background & context
Hate speech laws in India aim to prevent incitement to violence or hatred against communities. Freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a) is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2).
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Supreme Court's decision impacts the interpretation of 'cognisable offence' in hate speech cases.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Governance, Judiciary; GS Paper IV: Ethics.
Why in news?
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for an alleged controversial remark made in 2025.
Key points
- Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi.
- The plea was related to an alleged controversial remark made in 2025.
- The petitioner had challenged a lower court's rejection of her plea.
- Rahul Gandhi is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Background & context
The dismissal highlights the High Court's role in quashing frivolous litigation and protecting individuals from unwarranted prosecution.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Allahabad High Court is one of the oldest high courts in India, established in 1916.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Polity - Judiciary, Law and Justice.