Marathon - Current Legal GK

1. Which former Judge of Allahabad Correct Answer: A High Court, who delivered the Ram Explanation: Janmabhoomi Verdict, has passed away The Apex Court has recently recently ? constituted a 12 member National A. Justice Sibghat Ullah Khan Task Force to formulate a methodology B. Justice Dharam Veer Sharma for scientific allocation of liquid medical C. Justice Sudhir Agarwal oxygen to all the States and Union D. Justice Manmohan Singh Territories to deal with the second wave of COVID-19 and the expected third Correct Answer: B wave; would be eventually headed by Explanation: Justice DY Chandrachud and MR Justice Dharam Veer Sharma has Shah. passed away recently after a prolonged illness at the age of 73. He was one of the three judges who gave their verdict in the Ayodhya title dispute in the year 3. Who is the current chairperson of the 2010. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Supreme Court's Juvenile Justice Adityanath also expressed his deep Committee which has recently held a condolences at his demise. review meeting to take stock of actions taken by various states on child care, protection and wellbeing of the children during the second wave of the COVID-19 2. The Supreme Court has constituted a ? ______National Task Force to formulate a A. Justice P. Krishnaswamy methodology for scientific allocation of B. Justice Ravindra Bhat liquid medical oxygen to all the States C. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Union Territories. D. Justice Adarsh A. 12 member B. 5 member Correct Answer: B C. 10 member Explanation: D. 15 member Justice Ravindra Bhat is the current chairperson of the Supreme Court's

Juvenile Justice Committee which has recently held a review meeting to take stock of actions taken by various states 5. Recently, former Calcutta High Court on child care, protection and wellbeing Judge Justice DK Basu passed away. One of the children during the second wave of the landmark judgments of Indian of the COVID-19. Judiciary, DK Basu v. State of West Bengal, 1997, is related to which of the following provisions ? A. This is related to the protection 4. Who has recently been appointed as of Fundamental Rights. the next Advocate General for Tamil B. In this case, the Supreme Court Nadu ? laid down specific guidelines A. V.K. Kariappa required to be followed while B. C. Rangarajan making arrests. C. R. Shanmugasundaram C. In this case, some important D. Stalin K. provisions of protection against sexual harassment at workplace Correct Answer: C were laid down. Explanation: D. Environmental laws were Senior Advocate R. amended and NGT was evolved. Shanmugasundaram has been appointed as the next Advocate General Correct Answer: B of the state of Tamil Nadu. The Explanation: procedure of appointment was officially Recently, former Calcutta High Court concluded by the Governor of Tamil Judge Justice DK Basu passed away. One Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit. This comes of the landmark judgments of Indian days after the Dravida Munnetra Judiciary, DK Basu v. State of West Kazhagam (DMK) party led by M. K. Bengal, 1997, in which DK Basu was a Stalin formed a new government in the petitioner; where the Supreme Court recently concluded Tamil Nadu state laid down specific guidelines assembly elections. required to be followed while making arrests. He had also served as the

Chairman of Legal Aid Services West discharge including good governance Bengal (LASWEB). He was also the towards the residents of the State, Chairman of the National Committee for and thus, he is at the liberty to choose Legal Aid Services - India. his advisors.

6. Who was recently appointed as the 7. Who is currently heading the 'Youth Principal Advisor to the Punjab Chief Bar Association of India' which has Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh, recently moved the Supreme Court where the Punjab & Haryana High Court seeking directions for appropriate dismissed the petition challenging the measures to be taken for the provision appointment of that person ? of door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination of A. Raghav Chadda all the citizens residing in India ? B. Sunil Chandra A. Advocate Manju Jetley C. Prashant Kishore B. Advocate Imran Rasool D. Ganesh Ashtekar C. Advocate Smriti Rampaul D. Advocate Nikhil Chopra Correct Answer: C Explanation: Correct Answer: A India's top rated political strategist and Explanation: advisor, Prashant Kishore was recently Advocate Manju Jetly is currently appointed as the Principal Advisor to heading the 'Youth Bar Association of the Punjab Chief Minister, Captain India' which has recently moved the Amarinder Singh, where the Punjab & Supreme Court seeking directions for Haryana High Court dismissed the appropriate measures to be taken for petition challenging the appointment of the provision of door-to-door COVID-19 Prashant Kishor. The Punjab and vaccination of all the citizens residing in Haryana High Court, while dismissing India. the petition, held that the Chief Minister, being an elected representative, has manifold Constitutional duties to

8. The West Bengal Government has submitted before the Calcutta High 9. The Delhi High Court has recently Court and assured that all possible steps held that "Right of a person in detention would be taken by the State so that to consult Lawyer of his choice is a there is no violence in the future as well. Constitutional Right and the State can't Who is the current Chief Justice of dilute it". This right has been enshrined Calcutta High Court ? under ______. A. Justice Rajesh Bindal A. Article 20(1) B. Justice I. P. Mukerji B. Article 20(2) C. Justice Harish Tandon C. Article 21 D. Justice Soumen Sen D. Article 22(2)

Correct Answer: A Correct Answer: D Explanation: Explanation: Justice Rajesh Bindal is the acting Article 22(1) of the Constitution of Chief Justice of the Calcutta High India provides that no person who is Court. The West Bengal Government arrested shall be denied the right to has recently submitted before the consult a legal practitioner of his choice. Calcutta High Court and assured that all It has been held by the Supreme Court possible steps would be taken by the that non- compliance with this State so that there is no violence in the requirement and failure to inform the future as well. A five-Judge-bench accused of this right would vitiate the comprising Acting Chief Justice trial. Every arrested person has the Rajesh Bindal, Justice I. P. Mukerji, right to engage the lawyer of his/her Justice Harish Tandon, Justice Soumen choice and restricting the same would Sen and Justice Subrata Talukdar were amount to infringement of Fundamental dealing with a public interest petition Rights of that arrested person. raising the issue regarding violence which took place in the State after the Assembly Elections, 2021. 10. In a significant order, which High Court has recently held that

apprehension of death on account of provides for an independent election COVID-19 Pandemic is a valid ground commission ? for grant of Anticipatory Bail ? A. Article 226 A. Delhi High Court B. Article 324 B. Allahabad High Court C. Article 351 C. Karnataka High Court D. Article 299 D. Madras High Court Correct Answer: B Correct Answer: B Explanation: Explanation: Article 324 of the Constitution of The Allahabad High Court has recently India provides the scheme of an held that apprehension of death on independent Election Commission to account of COVID-19 Pandemic is a conduct elections throughout the valid ground for grant of Anticipatory territory of India. Election Commission Bail. This important decision was held is a Constitutional body consisting of a concerning the right to life of persons Chief Election Commissioner and other accused of committing a criminal three Election Commissioners to assist offence. Keeping in view the inadequate the chief. medical facilities in the State of Uttar Pradesh, a single bench of Justice Siddharth held the important decision. 12. The Chandigarh Lok Adalat has recently imposed Rs. 37,000/- fine on which telecom company for not 11. The Allahabad High Court has stopping promotional messages in DND recently said that the Election Service and held the same as Commission, the Higher Courts and the infringement of Right To Privacy ? Government failed to fathom the A. BSNL disastrous consequences of permitting B. Vodafone Idea the elections amid COVID-19. Which C. Airtel article of the Indian Constitution D. Jio

Correct Answer: A dose of COVID Vaccine is violation of Explanation: Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Chandigarh Lok Adalat has The court also held that apart from recently imposed Rs. 37,000/- fine on violation of fundamental rights under the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited Article 21, if they (people) are made to (BSNL) for not stopping promotional take the first dose again it will be a messages in DND Service and held the national waste of resources. same as infringement of Right To Privacy. In the case of 'Manoj Kumar Rohilla v. General Manager, BSNL & Anr.', the Court asked BSNL to 14. The NHRC has issued notices to the immediately stop sending unsolicited Centre and the Governments of Uttar commercial messages to the Pradesh and Bihar over the viral news Complainant to avoid further mental of corpses found floating in the river harassment and infringement of his Ganga. Who is the current chairperson right to privacy. of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) ? A. Rajendra Mal Lodha B. S. H. Kapadia 13. Which High Court has recently held C. Arun Kumar Mishra that not giving a second dose of COVID D. Adarsh Sein Anand Vaccine is violation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India ? Correct Answer: C A. Patna High Court Explanation: B. Karnataka High Court The NHRC has recently issued notices to C. Chhattisgarh High Court the Centre and the Governments of D. Gauhati High Court Uttar Pradesh and Bihar over the viral news of corpses found floating in the Correct Answer: B river Ganga. Arun Kumar Mishra, Explanation: former Chief Justice of Calcutta and The Karnataka High Court has Rajasthan High Court, is currently recently held that not giving a second serving as the Chairman of the

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). 16. Which High Court has recently issued significant directions for Breathalyzer Test at Airports and also held that Alcohol Testing cannot be 15. The Bombay High Court has recently exempted completely ? allowed termination of 23-week A. Delhi High Court pregnancy for 16 year old sexual assault B. Karnataka High Court survivor. The Medical Termination of C. Bombay High Court Pregnancy (MTP) (Amendment) Bill, D. Patna High Court 2020 seeks to extend the termination of pregnancy period from ______. Correct Answer: A A. 20 weeks to 24 weeks Explanation: B. 20 weeks to 25 weeks The Delhi High Court has recently C. 20 weeks to 22 weeks issued some significant directions D. 22 weeks to 25 weeks regarding the Breathalyzer Test at Airports for all Air Traffic Controls Correct Answer: A (ATCs), pilots, cabin crews and other Explanation: personnel and also held that Alcohol The Bombay High Court has recently Testing cannot be exempted completely allowed termination of 23-week as it could be detrimental to fellow pregnancy for 16 year old sexual assault passenger's safety and security. survivor. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) (Amendment) Bill, 2020 seeks to extend the termination of pregnancy period from 20 weeks 17. The Allahabad High Court has to 24 weeks. And the aim of this Bill is recently held that using criminal to make it easier for women to safely prosecution faced by a candidate as a and legally terminate an unwanted 'juvenile' to form an opinion about his pregnancy. suitability for appointment is arbitrary, illegal and violative of ______.

A. Article 18 of the Constitution of D. Jharkhand India B. Article 22 of the Constitution of Correct Answer: B India Explanation: C. Article 14 of the Constitution of The Kerala Government has recently India invoked the 'Essential Articles Control D. Article 21 of the Constitution of Act' to control prices of items essential India to treat COVID-19. This move has aimed to check Black Marketing and Correct Answer: C Profiteering and the decision has been Explanation: taken in view of the increasing number In a significant judgement, the of COVID cases all over the country; Allahabad High Court has recently particularly in the state of Kerala. held that using criminal prosecution faced by a candidate as a 'juvenile' to form an opinion about his suitability for appointment is arbitrary, illegal and 19. Kanumuri Raghurama Krishnam violative of Article 14 of the Raju, an elected Member of Parliament Constitution of India. 'Juvenile' is a was recently arrested on the charges of person who is less than 18 years and Sedition, later he challenged the same in has committed a crime, will be dealt the Apex Court and the bail was granted. with the Juvenile Justice Act (JJ Act). Which Section of the IPC deals with Sedition ? A. Section 131 B. Section 121 18. In a significant move, which state C. Section 124(A) has recently invoked the 'Essential D. Section 121(A) Articles Control Act' to control prices of items essential to treat COVID-19 ? Correct Answer: C A. Maharashtra Explanation: B. Kerala Section 124(A) was inserted under C. Assam Act 4 of the Criminal Amendment Act,

1898; which states that whoever, by was designated as a Senior Advocate by words, either spoken or written, or by the Supreme Court in April, 2004. He signs, or by visible representation, or was appointed as a Supreme Court otherwise, brings or attempts to bring Judge on August 13, 2014. He will into hatred or contempt, or excites or retire on November 8, 2022. attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government established by law in India, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, to which fine may 21. The Supreme Court Collegium has be added, or with imprisonment which recommended the appointment of may extend to three years, to which fine Justice Sanjay Yadav as the Chief Justice may be added, or with fine. This offence of which High Court ? is known as "Sedition" in India. A. Allahabad High Court B. Uttarakhand High Court C. Madhya Pradesh High Court D. Delhi High Court 20. Who was recently nominated as the Executive Chairman of the National Correct Answer: A Legal Services Authority (NALSA) by the Explanation: President of India ? The Supreme Court Collegium has A. Justice M.N. Khanwalkar recently recommended the appointment B. Justice U.U. Lalit of Acting Chief of Allahabad High C. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud Court, Justice Sanjay Yadav, as the D. Justice N.V. Ramana Chief Justice of the same High Court. The collegium is currently headed by Correct Answer: B Chief Justice NV Ramana. Besides the Explanation: Chief Justice Of India, Justices R. F. Senior Supreme Court judge, Justice Nariman, U. U. Lalit and A. M. U.U. Lalit was recently nominated as Khanwilkar, and Dhananjaya Yeshwant the Executive Chairman of the Chandrachud are part of the five-judge National Legal Services Authority Collegium. (NALSA) by the President of India. He

'gift' for personal use is unconstitutional ? 22. The newly-elected LDF Government A. Delhi High Court in Kerala led by Chief Minister Pinarayi B. Madras High Court Vijayan has recently appointed C. Bombay High Court ______as the new Advocate D. Himachal Pradesh High Court General of Kerala. A. TA Shaji Correct Answer: A B. Gopalakrishna Kurup K Explanation: C. CP Sudhakara Prasad Delhi High Court, in it's recent D. VS Achuthanandan judgment, has held that the imposition of IGST on the import of oxygen Correct Answer: B concentrators by individuals as 'gift' for Explanation: personal use is unconstitutional. The Senior Advocate Gopalakrishna petitioner pleaded that such levy of Kurup K has recently been appointed as taxes by the state on purchasing of the Advocate General of the state of Oxygen Concentrators for personal use Kerala. The appointment was done by is violative not Article 21 of the the newly-elected LDF Government in Constitution of India. Kerala led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Kerala Cabinet has also decided to appoint Senior Advocate TA Shaji as the new Director General 24. In which landmark judgement did of Prosecution. the Supreme Court hold that reproductive autonomy/reproductive right is a dimension of personal liberty as guaranteed under Article-21 ? 23. In a significant judgement, which A. 'Ashok Kumar Todi v. Kishwar High Court has recently held that the Jahan, 2011' imposition of IGST on the import of B. 'Narendra Kumar v. State of oxygen concentrators by individuals as Haryana, 1994'

C. 'Suchita Srivastava and Another C. Rajasthan High Court vs Chandigarh Administration, D. Karnataka High Court 2010' D. 'P.S. Khetan v. State of Bihar, Correct Answer: D 2000' Explanation: Justice Dr Anita Sumanth and Justice Correct Answer: C Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy of the Explanation: Karnataka High Court have directed to In the landmark judgement of 'Suchita constitute a committee to ensure that Srivastava and Another vs Chandigarh stray animals were cared for and they Administration', the Supreme Court of also pointed out that the travails of stray India held that reproductive animals were lost amid the legitimate autonomy/reproductive right of women attention given to critical issues is a dimension of personal liberty as surrounding the pandemic. guaranteed under Article-21 of the Constitution of India. Every married woman has the right to decide whether she wants to conceive a child or not. No 26. When did the 'Government of one can force her to become pregnant or National Capital Territory of Delhi conceive a child in her womb. (Amendment) Act, 2021' receive the President's assent to becoming an Act ? A. March 15th, 2021 B. March 22nd, 2021 25. Which High Court has recently C. April 24th, 2021 constituted a Committee to ensure that D. May 22nd, 2021 stray animals were cared for and pointed out that the travails of stray Correct Answer: C animals were lost amid the legitimate Explanation: attention given to critical issues On 24th April, 2021, the 'Government surrounding the pandemic ? of National Capital Territory of Delhi A. Delhi High Court (Amendment) Act, 2021' received the B. Bombay High Court President's assent. The 'Government of

National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021' was first introduced in the Lok Sabha on 15th 28. The National Policy for Rare March 2021 and was passed by the Lok Diseases, 2021 was recently discussed Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on 22nd in the Lok Sabha. According to WHO, March 2021 and 24th March 2021 how many estimated rare diseases have respectively. been discovered in India ? A. 450 B. 500 C. 600 27. The Supreme Court e-Committee has D. 250 recently released a manual for its free e- Courts services mobile application in Correct Answer: A how many languages ? Explanation: A. 09 languages The concept of 'rare disease' can be B. 10 languages termed as a phenomenon to which C. 14 languages medical professionals are well D. 17 languages acquainted with, but not the remaining majority of the populace. The World Correct Answer: C Health Organisation (WHO) defines Explanation: 'rare disease' as often debilitating The Supreme Court e-Committee has lifelong disease or disorder with a recently released a manual for its free prevalence of 1 or less, per 1000 e-Courts services mobile application population. According to a survey by in 14 languages, i.e., English, Hindi, WHO, it is estimated that around 450 Assamese, Bengali, Gujarathi, Kannada, rare diseases are there in India till Khasi, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, now. Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, for better reach. The Hindi and English version of the Application can be downloaded from the official Supreme Court website for free. 29. Who has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High

Court by the President of India, which Correct Answer: A will be effective from June 1, 2021 ? Explanation: A. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra The 'International Day against Drug B. Justice PR Ramachandra Menon Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' is being C. Justice Nitin Menon celebrated every on 26th June. The D. Justice Adarsh Nagar International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations Correct Answer: A International Day against drug abuse Explanation : and the illegal drug trade. Drug Abuse The President of India has appointed and illicit trafficking is illegal in India Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, the and also bears punishment for the senior-most judge of the Chhattisgarh perpetrators. High Court, as the Acting Chief Justice of the same High Court. He was enrolled as an Advocate on September 4, 1987 and practiced in the District Court, Madhya 31. What is the theme of the Pradesh High Court and Chhattisgarh 'International Day for the Elimination of High Court. He has already served as Racial Discrimination 2021' ? an Additional Advocate General and A. 'Fight against racism and Advocate General for the State of discrimination' Chhattisgarh. B. 'Rscism is a tabbo' C. 'Youth standing up against racism' D. 'Coming together to fight racism' 30. The 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking' is being Correct Answer: C celebrated every year on ______. Explanation: A. 26 June The 'International Day for the B. 20 June Elimination of Racial Discrimination' is C. 2 April being celebrated every year on 21st D. 23 May March. The theme of the 'International Day for the Elimination of Racial

Discrimination 2021' was 'Youth (ICC) basically investigates and, where standing up against racism'. It aims to warranted, tries individuals charged foster a healthy environment against with the gravest crimes of concern to racism and racial discrimination at the international community. various levels which still exists in 21st century. World celebrate this event every year with a new motto and common objective. 33. Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been appointed the new chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Along with this post, he is also serving as the 32. Why is 'World Day for International ______. Justice' celebrated every year ? A. Director, CBDT A. To commemorate the world's B. Chairperson, NCRB first Capital Punishment. C. Director-General, SSB B. To commemorate the D. Director-General, CISF establishment of International Court of Justice. Correct Answer: D C. To commemorate the Explanation: establishment of International A 1985-batch IPS officer of Criminal Court. Maharashtra cadre, Director-General D. None of the above. CISF Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, has been appointed the new chief of the Central Correct Answer: C Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He has Explanation: been appointed by the Appointments Every year, 17th July is observed as Committee of the Cabinet for a period of the 'World Day for International two years from the date of assumption Justice' to commemorate the of charge of the office. establishment of International Criminal Court (ICC) in Netherlands which works to bring about justice to the victim and punishment for the perpetrators. It

34. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco in certain districts who are belonging to Products (Amendment) Bill "(COTPA) minority communities in Afghanistan, Amendment Bill, 2021, was in news on Bangladesh and Pakistan, to apply for the occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day', Indian citizenship ? which was recently celebrated on A. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul ______. Muslimeen (AIIM-IM) A. 31st May B. Indian Union Muslim League B. 28th April (IUML) C. 26th February C. Akali Dal (AD) D. 13th March D. All India Waqf Board (AIWB)

Correct Answer: A Correct Answer: B Explanation: Rationale: Every year, 31st May is celebrated as The Indian Union Muslim League 'World No Tobacco Day'. As a member (IUML) has recently moved to Apex of World Health Organisation (WHO) Court challenging Centre's notification community, India observes 'World No making it possible for persons residing Tobacco Day' on May 31 every year to in certain districts who are belonging to highlight the colossal health risks minority communities in Afghanistan, associated with the use of tobacco. It Bangladesh and Pakistan, to apply for was recently in news that, let's use this Indian citizenship. Day (31st May) as a launching pad to pass Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Amendment) Bill "(COTPA) Amendment Bill" and make a livelier 36. In an interesting judgement, which and less smoky India. High Court has recently held that extramarital affair is not a ground to conclude woman wouldn't be a good mother & deny her child custody ? 35. Who has recently moved the Apex A. Punjab and Haryana High Court Court challenging Centre's notification B. Delhi High Court making it possible for persons residing C. Allahabad High Court

D. Bombay High Court recognises the right of the promisee to dispense with, extend the time for or Correct Answer: A accept any satisfaction in lieu of the Explanation: contractually agreed performance. Considering the patriarchal nature of Legally speaking, the affected the society, the Punjab and Haryana party(ies) under the Law of Contract High Court has recently held that have two options to enforce the right extramarital affair is not a ground to accrued to them, i.e. (1) Contractual conclude woman wouldn't be a good Remedy, and (2) Settlement/ Dispute mother & deny her child custody. The Resolution. court also observed that husband couldn't substantiate the allegations pertaining to the character of the Woman that she was in an extra-marital 38. Which state has topped the India relationship with her relative. Justice Report (2020) prepared by the Tata Trusts in collaboration with the Centre for Social Justice ? A. Madhya Pradesh 37. Which section of the Indian Contract B. Tamil Nadu Act, 1872 provides the framework for C. Maharashtra the "doctrine of waiver" in India ? D. Telangana A. Section 63 B. Section 73 Correct Answer: C C. Section 113 Explanation: D. Not defined under Indian Maharashtra has topped the recently Contract Act, 1872 released India Justice Report (2020) second time in a row, prepared by the Correct Answer: A Tata Trusts in collaboration with the Explanation: Centre for Social Justice. It basically Section 73 of the Indian Contract Act, assesses the capacity and commitments 1872 provides the framework for the of the state to delive Justice within a "doctrine of waiver" in India which reasonable time. The overall ranking is a

result of a state’s ranking across the four pillars of justice delivery system - 40. It was recently observed that legal Judiciary, Police, Prisons and Legal aid. fraternity has started recognising the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in legal research but it is challenging the Status Quo of Jurisprudence. What does 39. It was recently found that 'Image the legal maxim 'Status Quo' mean ? Text To Speech Conversion (ITTS)' A. Diminishing the original status. Technology can help visually impaired B. The existing state or condition. voters to verify their votes. What type of C. Uplifting the original status. right the 'Right to Vote' is ? D. Applicable without any prior A. Constitutional Right notice. B. Legal Right C. Fundamental Right Correct Answer: B D. Non-constitutional Right Explanation: 'Status Quo' is a legal maxim which Correct Answer: A literally means the existing state or Explanation: condition of a statute, order, legislation The Sixty-first Constitutional or law. The legal fraternity has started Amendment, 1988 amended the legal recognising the potential of Artificial age to vote from 21 to 18 years. It was Intelligence (AI) in legal research, but done by amending Article 326 of the they also acknowledge the risks of Constitution, which concerns elections integrating these systems in decision- to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies. It making. means there is a clear provision of 'voting' under Article 326 of the constitution of India which makes it a Constitutional Right. As it is not 41. Section 13 of the ______offers mentioned under Article 12 to Article protection to original literary, artistic, 35, hence it is not a Fundamental Right. musical, dramatic works, sound recordings and cinematographic films in India.

A. Copyright Act, 1957 The Delhi High Court has recently B. Patent Act, 1906 appointed Senior Advocate Arvind C. Trademark Act, 1966 Datar as amicus curiae in plea seeking D. Indian Contract Act, 1872 extension of due dates for compliances under Income Tax Act, GST Act in Correct Answer: A COVID-19. The plea alternatively sought Explanation: a relief of waiver of interest or any kind Recently, a research has revealed that of penalty for completing the intellectual property rights and compliances beyond the specified dates. overlapping rights frameworks positively affect creative reuses and convergence of media content. In Indian perspective, Section 13 of the 43. In a landmark judgement, which Copyright Act, 1957 offers protection High Court has recently held that only to original literary, artistic, musical, husband is the natural guardian of dramatic works, sound recordings and minor Hindu Girl who is married to him cinematographic films. with her own free will ? A. Allahabad High Court B. Punjab and Haryana High Court C. Odisha High Court 42. The Delhi High Court has appointed D. Madhya Pradesh High Court whom as amicus curiae in plea seeking extension of due dates for compliances Correct Answer: B under Income Tax Act, GST Act in Explanation: COVID-19 ? While dealing with a case where the A. Tushar Mahajan husband was charged with Kidnapping, B. Arvind Mehta the Punjab and Haryana High Court C. Arvind Datar quashed all the charges and held that D. Shekhar Kapoor husband is the natural guardian of minor Hindu Girl who is married to him Correct Answer: C with her own free will. According to Explanation: Sections 6, 10 and 13 of the Hindu

Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956, in case of a minor Hindu wife, the 45. In which landmark judgement, the Husband is the legal guardian. Supreme Court has recently struck down the Maratha Quota and said that no exceptional circumstance to grant reservation in excess of 50% ceiling 44. Tripura High Court directs centre to limit ? amend Section 27A of NDPS Act without A. 'Dr. Ramarao Patil v. State of delay which may create incongruity to Maharashtra, 2021' constitutional protection under Article B. 'J. Lakshmi v. State of 20. Who is the current Chief Justice of Maharashtra, 2021' Tripura High Court ? C. 'SC-ST Commission of India v. MR A. Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi Vijaya Bhaskar, 2021' B. Subhasis Talapatra D. 'Dr. Jaishree Laxmanrao Patil v. C. Sanjay Karol Chief Minister, 2021' D. Ajay Rastogi Correct Answer: D Correct Answer: A Explanation: Explanation: In the landmark judgement of 'Dr. Tripura High Court was established on Jaishree Laxmanrao Patil v. Chief 23 March 2013, after making suitable Minister, 2021', the Supreme Court of amendments in the Constitution of India India has recently struck down the and North-Eastern Areas (Re- Maratha Quota and said that no organisation) Act, 1971. It works under exceptional circumstance to grant the sovereign jurisdiction of the state of reservation in excess of 50% ceiling Tripura (a north-eastern state of India). limit. The bench delivered the Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi is judgement by 3:2 majority comprising the current Chief Justice of the High Justices Ashok Bhushan, L. Court who assumed the office in Nageswara Rao, S. Abdul Nazeer, October 2019. Hemant Gupta and S. Ravindra Bhat.

defaulter and fraud. What does the legal 46. The Madras High Court has recently maxim 'Audi Alteram Partem' mean ? held that a petition under ______of the A. Listen without alteration. Constitution is maintainable to seek the B. Listen to the other side. quashing of proceedings under the C. Only one side has right to be Domestic Violence Act. heard. A. Article 227 D. All of the above. B. Article 226 C. Article 278 Correct Answer: B D. Article 298(A) Explanation: "Audi alteram partem" is a Latin word Correct Answer: A which means “Listen to the other side” Explanation: or “let the other side be heard as well”. The Madras High Court has held that It is fundamental legal principle in a petition under Article 227 of the which each party is entitled to a fair Constitution is maintainable to seek the hearing and given the opportunity to quashing of proceedings under the respond to evidence against them. Domestic Violence Act. A single bench of Justice GR Swaminathan held that regardless of whether Domestic Violence Act proceeding is civil or 48. Former Chief Justice of India, SA criminal in nature, powers under Article Bobde, has recently launched a book 227 of the Constitution are available titled "______" authored by retired against it. Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice R Banumathi. A. "Law, Legislations and Legislatures" 47. As per the 22nd Financial Stability B. "Judiciary, Judges and the Report released by the RBI recently, it Administration of Justice" was held that Audi Alteram Partem in C. "The Bombay Midnight's" RBI can master the circulars on wilful D. "Judiciary and Due process of law"

Correct Answer: B Act will ensure adequate protection to Explanation: members of the legal fraternity so that Former Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, they can carry on their duties as officers in September 2020, launched a book of the court, fearlessly without having to titled "Judiciary, Judges and the worry about their and their family's Administration of Justice" authored by safety. retired Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice R Banumathi, in a virtual book release event. 50. The Kerala High Court has started using which homegrown application for video- conferencing which was selected 49. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has by the Government of India as the resolved to constitute a ______winner of Innovative Challenge for committee for framing the draft video conferencing platforms ? "Advocates Protection Act" to ensure A. 'VideoJury' protection and safety to Lawyers in B. 'JudgeonScreen' carrying out their duties. C. 'Vconsol' A. 7 member D. 'Vjurist' B. 11 member C. 5 member Correct Answer: C D. 15 member Explanation: The Kerala High Court has recently Correct Answer: A started using 'Vconsol', a homegrown Explanation: app for video- conferencing which The Bar Council of India (BCI) has was selected by the Government of resolved to constitute a 7-member India as the winner of innovative committee for framing the draft challenge for video conferencing "Advocates Protection Act" to ensure platforms. The app was used for protection and safety to Lawyers in conducting the virtual proceedings carrying out their duties. According to before the division bench comprising the Council, the Advocates Protection Justices A Muhamed Mustaque and

Justice Dr Kauser Edappagath and also the single bench of Justice Muhamed Mustaque.