DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (23 APRIL 2026)
SUPREME COURT FLAGS DRUG MENACE IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Case Name:Law Student Ganja Possession Case
The Supreme Court of India raised serious concerns over rising drug trafficking within educational institutions while hearing a case involving a young law student. It noted that students are increasingly being targeted as both consumers and distributors, calling it a systemic issue requiring sensitive handling without destroying future prospects.
Legal Provisions
- NDPS Act, 1985
- Article 21 - Right to life and dignity
- Criminal Justice Reform Approach
- Rehabilitation vs Punishment Debate
- Drug Control Policy Framework
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT SEEKS PRIORITY DISPOSAL OF SERVICE DISPUTES
Case Name:RAJENDRA SINGH BORA VERSUS UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
The Supreme Court of India requested the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court to ensure expeditious disposal of long-pending service matters. Emphasising delays in employment-related disputes, the Court highlighted how prolonged litigation affects livelihoods, stressing the need for prioritisation and efficient judicial management.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 21 - Right to livelihood
- Service Law Jurisprudence
- Speedy Justice Principle
- Judicial Administration Efficiency
- Access to Justice
Source:Supreme Court of India
CALCUTTA HIGH COURT STAYS "TROUBLEMAKER" LABEL BY ECI
Case Name:Md Danish Farooqi v Election Commission of India
The Calcutta High Court stayed an Election Commission directive branding individuals as "troublemakers" through a blanket order. The Court held that such classifications without individual assessment exceed statutory powers, stressing that electoral processes must adhere to fairness, due process, and legal limits.
Legal Provisions:
- Article 14 - Non-arbitrariness
- Principles of Natural Justice
- Representation of the People Act
- Electoral Fairness Doctrine
- Limits of Administrative Power
Source: Calcutta HC
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