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A Dalit man in Lalitpur was killed after refusing to massage the feet of three men. The accused subsequently placed the body on a road. Which specific legal framework distinguishes the registration of this case?
- A
It was registered as a simple hit-and-run under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- B
The refusal to perform a menial task triggered the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- C
The case was treated as a "monetary dispute" given the parties were consuming alcohol together.
- D
It was handled exclusively under the Motor Vehicles Act due to the body being found on a road.
Explanation
While the accused tried to stage the incident as an accident, the police registered it under the SC/ST Act and murder charges. The trigger—the refusal to massage feet—is a specific act of caste-based humiliation and forced service protected under the Act, differentiating it from standard BNS murder charges.
In the Tughlakabad arson investigation, which evidence was crucial in shifting the police's initial assessment from an "electrical short circuit" to a "deliberate act of arson"?
- A
Verbal testimony from the deceased victims' family regarding a personal dispute.
- B
CCTV footage showing a juvenile setting a scooter on fire with petrol.
- C
The discovery of a "monetary dispute" ledger in the building's ruins.
- D
A public confession by the instigator, Sarita, on social media.
Explanation
A public confession by the instigator, Sarita, on social media.
Regarding the 2026 lynching incident in Kultali, West Bengal, which factor was identified by the police as a primary catalyst for the mob’s suspicion?
- A
The victim was suspected of a major bank robbery in the South 24 Parganas district.
- B
A language barrier prevented the victim from clearly explaining his identity to the villagers.
- C
The victim was identified as an escaped convict using prima facie village records.
- D
The victim was an outsider attempting to steal religious offerings from a local shrine.
Explanation
In the Kultali area of South 24 Parganas, the police noted that the victim (from Kerala) could not explain his identity due to a language barrier. This inability to communicate led to "prima facie" suspicions of theft or harassment among the villagers, catalyzing the mob violence.
In the Shishupal vs Surjeet (2026) case, the Supreme Court established an "Additive Rule" for calculating compensation for homemakers. What are the specific components of this rule?
- A
fixed salary based on the Minimum Wages Act plus a 10% annual inflation adjustment.
- B
A monthly floor of ₹30,000, hiked by 10% every three years, plus the individual's actual salary if applicable.
- C
A one-time payment of ₹62.78 lakh as a flat rate for all domestic labor claims
- D
A variable income based on the National Statistical Office (NSO) 80th Round Household Consumption data.
Explanation
Correct Ans: B Explanation: The Court set a floor of ₹30,000 per month for the victim's "economic value." It mandated a 10% hike every three years and required that any actual salary earned by the woman be added to this floor.
Regarding the transition to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB–G RAM G), consider the following statements:
It is designed to replace the MGNREGA, with states required to notify the scheme by June 30, 2026, to ensure budget eligibility.
The Centre has increased the allocation of person-days for hilly states like Himachal Pradesh to account for geographical difficulties.
The proposed wage rate for tribal areas under the new mission has been flagged by state leadership as inadequate relative to inflation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A
1 only
- B
1 and 3 only
- C
2 and 3 only
- D
1, 2, and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The Centre has directed all states to replace MGNREGA with the VB–G RAM G scheme, making notification by June 30 a prerequisite for budget allocations.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to Himachal CM Sukhu, the Centre has actually reduced the allocated person-days for the state from 395 lakh in 2024-25 to 250 lakh in 2025-26.
Statement 3 is correct: The CM flagged the wage rates (₹247 non-tribal/₹309 tribal) as inadequate given the state's inflation and cost of living.
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