{"id":2087,"date":"2024-05-03T12:24:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T12:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2024-05-03T12:24:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T12:24:14","slug":"mlc-daily-current-affairs-03-may-2024-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawentranceindia.com\/blogs\/mlc-daily-current-affairs-03-may-2024-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MLC Daily Current Affairs – 03 MAY 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today in History (May 03st<\/sup>, 1979)<\/h1>\n

On May 3rd, 1979, Margaret Thatcher made history by becoming the first woman in Europe to be elected as the British Prime Minister, representing the Conservative Party. This milestone not only shattered gender barriers but also signalled a significant shift in British politics. Thatcher’s leadership marked a new era in British governance, characterized by her assertive and often controversial policies.<\/p>\n

Summary of Today’s News<\/h2>\n

Prajwal booked for rape; lookout circular issued.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Karnataka Police have booked Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna on rape charges, issuing a lookout circular against him after he failed to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT). His father, former Minister H.D. Revanna, also sought anticipatory bail, as both face allegations including coercion into sexual relationships with multiple women. Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code has been invoked against Prajwal Revanna, who was previously booked for sexual harassment.<\/p>\n

Law and order a State subject, says SC on Bengal\u2019s suit.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Supreme Court reiterated the principle of federalism by affirming that law and order is a State subject, responding to West Bengal’s concerns regarding the CBI’s unilateral investigation powers over offenses committed by Central employees within State jurisdiction. Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta underscored the importance of cooperation between central and state authorities, citing examples such as Army personnel being handed over to police for offenses within their camps.<\/p>\n

Value of our vote is zero, we neither matter nor exist, says Nandurbar\u2019s Adivasi candidate.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Nirmala Kagadya Vasave, aged 38, is contesting the Lok Sabha seat in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, representing the People\u2019s Party of India (Democratic). She highlights the long-standing marginalization of the tribal population in Nandurbar from development for over 75 years. Vasave’s campaign, starting from Friday, targets the tribal-dominated district, which will vote on May 13 in the fourth phase of the election.<\/p>\n

Illegal mining in the Aravali range must stop: Supreme Court.<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Supreme Court emphasized the urgency of halting illegal mining activities in the Aravali range in Rajasthan. Justice B.R. Gavai, leading a Special Bench with Justice A.S. Oka, queried Solicitor General Tushar Mehta about actions taken against illegal mining and officials permitting such activities. The court’s amicus curiae, advocate K. Parameshwar, urged a cessation of fresh mining leases and criticized the Rajasthan government for neglecting shorter hills in their consideration of the Aravali Range.<\/p>\n