From ensuring justice delivery in J&K to upholding sentencing discipline and honoring legal excellence - the Supreme Court set vital precedents shaping India's judicial integrity this week.
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (27 OCTOBER 2025)
SUPREME COURT CALLS FOR STENOGRAPHERS IN J&K CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
Case Name:ACHAL SHARMA vs. UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., W.P.(C) No. 877/2020
The Supreme Court highlighted the urgent need for adequate stenographers and staff in the Jammu & Kashmir Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). The Bench suggested hiring retired stenographers temporarily to ensure smooth functioning and timely disposal of service-related cases affecting government employees.
Legal Provisions:
- Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985 - governs establishment and functioning of CAT.
- Article 323A, Constitution of India - empowers Parliament to set up administrative tribunals.
- Article 21 - ensures timely justice as part of the right to life.
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT CRITICIZES HC FOR SUSPENDING MURDER SENTENCE IN EXCHANGE FOR TREE PLANTATION
Case Name:SURAJPAL SINGH JADON vs PRASHANT SIKARWAR AND ORS. SLP(Crl) No. 13465/2025
The Supreme Court expressed disapproval over a High Court order suspending a convict's life sentence for murder on the condition of planting tree saplings. The Bench termed it a "misplaced act of leniency," reminding courts that compassion must align with law and proportionality in sentencing.
Legal Provisions:
- Indian Penal Code, 1860 - Sections 302 & 307 (offences of murder and attempt).
- Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 - Section 389 (suspension of sentence).
- Doctrine of proportionality - Punishment must fit the gravity of crime.
Source: Supreme Court of India
JUSTICE SURYA KANT INITIATES SUO MOTU FOR SENIOR ADVOCATE DESIGNATION OF ANUPAM GUPTA
Case Name:ANJALI BHARDWAJ AND ORS. Versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS., MA 1979/2019 in W.P.(C) No. 436/2018
Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court initiated a suo motu proposal to confer the Senior Advocate designation upon veteran lawyer Anupam Gupta. Recognized for his decades-long contribution to public causes, the Court lauded his integrity, scholarship, and commitment to advancing constitutional principles.
Legal Provisions:
- Section 16, Advocates Act, 1961 - defines and governs designation of Senior Advocates.
- Supreme Court Guidelines, 2017 - prescribe criteria for conferring senior designation.
- Article 145, Constitution of India - empowers Supreme Court to regulate its procedure.
Source: Supreme Court of India
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