DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (13 MAY 2026)
PLEA IN SUPREME COURT SEEKS REPLACEMENT OF NTA AFTER NEET-UG 2026 ROW
Case Name:Plea Seeking Cancellation & Re-Conduct of NEET-UG 2026
Following cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 amid paper leak allegations, a petition before the Supreme Court of India sought replacement of the National Testing Agency and demanded a fresh examination under judicial supervision. The plea raises larger concerns regarding transparency, institutional credibility, and protection of students' faith in competitive examinations.
Legal Provisions & Framework:
- Article 14 - Fairness and non-arbitrariness
- Article 21 - Right to fair opportunity
- Principles of Natural Justice
- Public Examination Integrity Framework
- Judicial Review of Administrative Action
Source: Supreme Court of India
SIGNED ORDER PREVAILS OVER ORAL DICTATION: SUPREME COURT
Case Name:Fakir Mamad Suleman Sameja v. Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd.
The Supreme Court of India rejected allegations that its signed order differed from oral observations made during hearings in the Adani Ports land dispute. The Court clarified that oral dictation is not final until the written judgment is signed, reaffirming certainty, procedural discipline, and the primacy of authenticated judicial orders.
Legal Provisions & Framework:
- Judicial Discipline Principles
- Finality of Court Orders Doctrine
- Procedural Certainty in Judicial Process
- Rule of Law
- Administration of Justice Framework
Source: Supreme Court of India
WIFE'S CAREER CHOICE CANNOT BE TREATED AS CRUELTY
Case Name:Ann Saurabh Dutt v. Lt. Col. Saurabh Iqbal Bahadur Dutt
The Supreme Court of India held that a wife pursuing her professional career cannot be accused of cruelty merely because it affects her husband's expectations. Criticising regressive attitudes, the Court observed that marriage does not erase a woman's individuality and both spouses must equally respect each other's aspirations and autonomy.
Legal Provisions & Framework:
- Article 14 - Equality before law
- Article 21 - Right to dignity and autonomy
- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
- Gender Justice Principles
- Matrimonial Cruelty Jurisprudence
Source:Supreme Court of India
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