DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS (27 MAY 2026)
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ECI'S POWER TO CONDUCT SPECIAL INTENSIVE REVISION
Overview:Challenge to Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court of India upheld the Election Commission's authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, recognising the constitutional responsibility to maintain accurate voter records. The Court observed that periodic verification is integral to electoral integrity, while cautioning that the exercise must remain fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory.
Legal Provisions & Framework:
- Article 324 - Powers of Election Commission
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
- Free & Fair Elections Doctrine
- Electoral Integrity Principles
- Constitutional Governance Framework
Source: Supreme Court of India
SUPREME COURT DIRECTS ECI TO SHARE DOUBTFUL CITIZENSHIP CASES WITH CENTRE
Overview:Electoral Roll Revision & Citizenship Verification Matter
The Supreme Court of India directed the Election Commission to forward names of individuals deleted from electoral rolls over doubtful citizenship concerns to the Central Government. The Court stressed that citizenship-related issues require coordinated institutional scrutiny while ensuring that genuine voters are not unfairly disenfranchised during verification exercises.
Legal Provisions & Framework:
- Citizenship Act, 1955
- Article 326 - Adult Suffrage
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
- Principles of Natural Justice
- Electoral Due Process Safeguards
Source:Supreme Court of India
'JUDGES ARE NOT HOLY COWS': MADRAS HIGH COURT ON JUDICIAL CORRUPTION
Overview:Madras High Court Observations on Judicial Accountability
The Madras High Court observed that judges cannot be treated as "holy cows" immune from scrutiny while addressing concerns regarding corruption within the judiciary. Stressing institutional accountability, the Court underlined that public confidence in the justice system depends upon transparency, ethical conduct, and willingness to act against misconduct wherever necessary.
Legal Provisions & Framework:
- Judicial Accountability Principles
- Constitution of India - Judicial Independence
- Rule of Law Doctrine
- Institutional Integrity Framework
- Public Trust in Judiciary
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