DAILY CURRENT AFFAIR (03 APRIL 2026)
PAY COMMISSION BENEFITS CANNOT BE CURTAILED BY EXTRA CONDITIONS
Case Name:Union of India vs. Sunil Kumar Rai & Ors.
The Supreme Court of India held that benefits under the Pay Commission cannot be denied by introducing conditions not originally prescribed. It ruled that administrative authorities cannot dilute recommendations through restrictive interpretations, ensuring that employees receive the full scope of financial upgradations as intended under the policy framework.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 14 - Non-arbitrariness
- Service Law Jurisprudence
- Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
- Administrative Fairness
- Pay Commission Policy Interpretation
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT HOLDS RARE HOLIDAY HEARING FOR RAJASTHAN SI EXAM
Case Name:Rajasthan SI Selection Exam Case
The Supreme Court of India convened a special sitting on Good Friday to modify its earlier order concerning the Rajasthan Sub-Inspector recruitment exam. Demonstrating judicial urgency, the Court intervened to address immediate concerns impacting candidates, highlighting its willingness to act swiftly where public employment and fairness in selection processes are at stake.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 142 - Complete Justice
- Article 14 - Fairness in recruitment
- Public Employment Principles
- Judicial Review in Selection Processes
- Equity and Urgency Jurisdiction
Source:Supreme Court of India
SABARIMALA REVIEW: WHO CAN CHALLENGE RELIGIOUS PRACTICES?
Case Name:KANTARU RAJEEVARU Versus INDIAN YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION THR.ITS GENERAL SECRETARY MS. BHAKTI PASRIJA AND ORS., R.P.(C) No. 3358/2018 in W.P.(C) No. 373/2006
During Sabarimala review proceedings, submissions before the Supreme Court of India argued that individuals not belonging to a particular religion should not challenge its practices. The issue raises deeper questions about religious autonomy, constitutional morality, and the extent to which courts can examine faith-based customs within a secular constitutional framework.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 25 - Freedom of Religion
- Article 26 - Religious Denomination Rights
- Essential Religious Practices Doctrine
- Constitutional Morality Debate
- Judicial Review of Religious Practices
Source: Supreme Court of India
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