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⚖️ Legal & Judiciary · Q1 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
In which landmark judgment did the Supreme Court first recognize the 'Right to be Forgotten' as an integral part of the Right to Privacy?
💡 Explanation: The 9-judge bench in K.S. Puttaswamy (2017) explicitly recognized privacy as a fundamental right and included the 'right to be forgotten' as a facet of informational privacy.
📰 News Context: The Karnataka HC recently reaffirmed that this right remains enforceable even after the notification of the DPDP Act 2023.
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⚖️ Legal & Judiciary · Q2 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, which section deals with the 'Right to Erasure of Personal Data'?
💡 Explanation: Section 12 of the DPDP Act 2023 provides the Data Principal with the right to correction, completion, updating, and erasure of their personal data.
📰 News Context: The interaction between Section 12 and Article 21 was a key point in the Karnataka HC's ruling on the Right to be Forgotten.
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🏛️ Constitutional & Legislative · Q3 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
Article 26 of the Indian Constitution grants every religious denomination the right to manage its own affairs. This right is subject to which of the following?
💡 Explanation: Unlike Article 25 which is subject to other provisions of Part III, Article 26 is specifically subject only to public order, morality, and health.
📰 News Context: The Waqf Amendment Bill is being scrutinized for potentially infringing upon the management rights of religious denominations under Article 26.
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🏛️ Constitutional & Legislative · Q4 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
What is the primary function of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) in the Indian legislative process?
💡 Explanation: A JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed to scrutinize specific legislation or issues in detail, drawing members from both Houses of Parliament.
📰 News Context: The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 was referred to a JPC following intense debate over its constitutional validity.
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🇮🇳 National Affairs & Governance · Q5 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
Which specific 'Notice' is issued by Interpol to seek the location and arrest of persons wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence?
💡 Explanation: A Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition or similar legal action.
📰 News Context: The CBI utilized a Red Notice to facilitate the extradition of Amritpal Singh from Moldova.
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🇮🇳 National Affairs & Governance · Q6 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
Under the Extradition Act, 1962, a 'Fugitive Criminal' is defined as a person who is accused or convicted of an extradition offence committed within the jurisdiction of:
💡 Explanation: The Act defines a fugitive criminal as someone suspected or convicted of an offence in a foreign state who is found in India, or vice versa, based on treaty terms.
📰 News Context: The recent extradition from Moldova highlights the procedural application of the Extradition Act, 1962.
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🌐 International Relations & Treaties · Q7 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
The ongoing negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty are being conducted under the auspices of which international body?
💡 Explanation: The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) was established by the UNEP following a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly.
📰 News Context: IUCN's legal analysis is aimed at influencing the final draft of the UNEP-led Global Plastics Treaty.
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🌐 International Relations & Treaties · Q8 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
The 'Precautionary Principle' in International Environmental Law primarily implies that:
💡 Explanation: The Precautionary Principle mandates action to prevent environmental harm even if scientific evidence is not yet fully conclusive.
📰 News Context: This principle is a core legal pillar being advocated for in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.
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📈 Economy, Environment & Milestones · Q9 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
Which Act empowers the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to regulate and supervise payment systems like UPI in India?
💡 Explanation: The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, is the primary legislation that gives RBI the authority to oversee and set rules for digital payments.
📰 News Context: RBI is using its powers under this Act to propose a new MDR structure for UPI transactions.
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📈 Economy, Environment & Milestones · Q10 of 10 🔗 Verify Source Article ↗
In the context of digital payments, what does 'MDR' stand for?
💡 Explanation: Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the rate charged to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from customers via digital means.
📰 News Context: The RBI's proposal to back a 0.4% MDR on high-value UPI transactions aims to balance the costs of the payment infrastructure.
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Today's 5 Legal & National News Briefs

Curated daily by the faculty at Surya Law Academy (Premier institute for CLAT coaching, PU Law entrance coaching, and AILET coaching in Sector 25-D, Chandigarh) for September 16, 2026.

🏛️ Legal Maxim of the Day (CLAT & PU Law) Legal Aptitude Booster
"Nemo Tenetur Se Ipsum Accusare"
Meaning: No man is bound to accuse himself
🎯 Exam Relevance: This maxim is the foundation of the Right against Self-Incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution, a core topic in CLAT and PU Law entrance exams.
⚖️ Legal & Judiciary Capsule #1

Karnataka HC Rules 'Right to be Forgotten' Inherent to Article 21 Post-DPDP Notification

🎯 CLAT: Privacy Jurisprudence 🎯 PU Law: Fundamental Rights 🎯 AILET: Digital Laws
🔗 Verified Source: LiveLaw · September 16, 2026
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  • The Karnataka High Court held that the 'Right to be Forgotten' is an essential component of the Right to Privacy under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
  • The Court clarified that even with the DPDP Act 2023 in force, individuals can seek judicial intervention to remove sensitive personal data from public digital records.
  • The ruling emphasizes balancing the right to information with the individual's right to move on from past legal or personal records that are no longer relevant.
⚖️ Why It Matters for CLAT & PU Law Entrance: Article 21 (Right to Privacy), K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017), and Section 12 of the DPDP Act 2023.
#Article 21 #DPDP Act #Privacy
🏛️ Constitutional & Legislative Capsule #2

JPC on Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 Evaluates Article 26 Protections

🎯 CLAT: Freedom of Religion 🎯 PU Law: Statutory Boards 🎯 AILET: Legislative Process
🔗 Verified Source: The Hindu · September 16, 2026
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  • The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes significant changes to the management of Waqf properties.
  • Concerns were raised regarding the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf Boards and the powers of the District Collector in property determination.
  • The Bill seeks to amend the 1995 Act to increase transparency, but critics argue it may violate the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
⚖️ Why It Matters for CLAT & PU Law Entrance: Articles 25-28 (Freedom of Religion), Article 26 (Management of Religious Affairs), and the Waqf Act, 1995.
#Waqf Bill #Article 26 #JPC
🇮🇳 National Affairs & Governance Capsule #3

CBI Secures Extradition of Fugitive Amritpal Singh from Moldova via Red Notice

🎯 CLAT: International Law 🎯 PU Law: CBI Powers 🎯 AILET: Criminal Procedure
🔗 Verified Source: News On AIR · September 15, 2026
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  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) successfully brought back Amritpal Singh, a fugitive wanted in a major fraud case, from Moldova.
  • The operation was coordinated through Interpol's National Central Bureau (NCB) in New Delhi and the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • A Red Notice was previously issued against the accused, facilitating his detention by Moldovan authorities and subsequent handover to Indian officials.
⚖️ Why It Matters for CLAT & PU Law Entrance: The Extradition Act, 1962, and the role of Interpol's Red Notice in international criminal cooperation.
#Extradition #CBI #Interpol
🌐 International Relations & Treaties Capsule #4

IUCN Releases Legal Analysis of Global Plastics Treaty 'Aid to Negotiations'

🎯 CLAT: Environmental Law 🎯 PU Law: UN Agencies 🎯 AILET: Treaties
🔗 Verified Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature · September 15, 2026
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  • The IUCN has provided a legal critique of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) Chair’s document for the upcoming Global Plastics Treaty.
  • The analysis focuses on the 'lifecycle approach' to plastic pollution, aiming for a legally binding instrument to end plastic waste by 2040.
  • Key legal debates include the definition of 'problematic and avoidable plastic products' and the mechanism for financial assistance to developing nations.
⚖️ Why It Matters for CLAT & PU Law Entrance: UN Environment Assembly Resolution 5/14 and the Precautionary Principle in International Environmental Law.
#Plastics Treaty #IUCN #Environmental Law
📈 Economy, Environment & Milestones Capsule #5

RBI Backs 0.4% MDR on UPI Transactions Exceeding Rs 2,000

🎯 CLAT: Banking Law 🎯 PU Law: RBI Regulations 🎯 AILET: Economic Policy
🔗 Verified Source: The Times of India · September 16, 2026
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  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions above ₹2,000 to ensure the sustainability of the payment ecosystem.
  • Currently, UPI operates on a zero-MDR model for most transactions, which has led to concerns about the infrastructure costs for banks and service providers.
  • The move is aimed at incentivizing payment aggregators and maintaining the long-term security and scalability of the Unified Payments Interface.
⚖️ Why It Matters for CLAT & PU Law Entrance: Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and RBI's regulatory jurisdiction over digital financial infrastructure.
#RBI #UPI #MDR

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