CLAT 2027 Current Affairs October 15, 2026 | Form 6, Arrest Rules, IDBI Sale, WPI, UP Polls

1. Supreme Court Agrees to "Take Care" of Delhi Voters Asked to File Form 6

In the news: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court agreed to step in for Delhi voters whose names were removed during the SIR. Form 6 asks every applicant to say they are applying for the first time. Petitioners said deleted voters must file this form or face imprisonment for a false declaration. In Delhi, 47,56,722 electors were left out of the draft roll. CJI Surya Kant said the Court may pass an order to fix this. The hearing was moved up from October 30 to October 28.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Form 6: Used by new voters to apply for inclusion in the electoral roll.

• Form 7: Used to object to a name on the electoral roll or request its deletion.

• Form 8: Used to correct details or shift a registration to another address.

• Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950: Making a false declaration can lead to up to one year in jail, a fine, or both.

MCQs

Q1. A person wants to register as a new voter. Which form should they use?

A. Form 6

B. Form 7

C. Form 8

D. Form 10

Answer: A

Q2. What punishment can a person face for making a false declaration under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950?

A. Up to six months in jail

B. Up to one year in jail, a fine, or both

C. Up to three years in jail

D. Up to five years in jail

Answer: B

Q3. The Supreme Court advanced the hearing on the Delhi SIR voter list to which date?

A. October 15

B. October 23

C. October 28

D. October 30

Answer: C

2. Supreme Court: Grounds of Arrest Must Be Given in Writing

In the news: In Jaskaran Jeet Singh Deol v. State of Punjab (September 2026), the Supreme Court held the first arrest illegal because the grounds of arrest were not given in writing. Police now need a magistrate’s permission to arrest the person again. The Court relied on Rajesh Mihir Shah v. State of Maharashtra (2025). That ruling said written grounds must be given in a language the person understands, in all offences under all laws. If it is not possible at once, they must reach the arrested person at least two hours before the remand hearing.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Article 22(1): A person arrested must be told the grounds of arrest.

• Article 22(2): The arrested person must be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.

• Section 47, BNSS: Replaces Section 50 of the CrPC. It requires police to tell the person the grounds of arrest.

• Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India (2023): Written grounds are mandatory in a PMLA case.

MCQs

Q1. At least how long before the remand hearing must written grounds of arrest be given?

A. 30 minutes

B. Two hours

C. 12 hours

D. 24 hours

Answer: B

Q2. Which BNSS section replaces Section 50 of the CrPC on grounds of arrest?

A. Section 35

B. Section 47

C. Section 58

D. Section 163

Answer: B

Q3. Which 2025 case said written grounds are mandatory in all offences under all laws?

A. Rajesh Mihir Shah v. State of Maharashtra

B. Vihaan Kumar v. State of Haryana

C. Madhu Limaye v. SDM

D. Khudiram Das v. State of West Bengal

Answer: A

3. Cabinet Clears IDBI Bank Sale to Fairfax for Rs 52,878 Crore

In the news: The Union Cabinet approved the “strategic restructuring” of IDBI Bank on Wednesday. Canada-based Fairfax Financial Holdings won the bid at Rs 81 per share. The government calls it the largest foreign direct investment in India’s financial sector. A total of a 60.72% stake will be sold. The government will sell 30.48% and LIC 30.24%. After this, the government will hold 15% and LIC 19%.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Prompt Corrective Action (PCA): An RBI framework that limits the activities of weak banks. IDBI Bank was placed under it in 2017.

• LIC took control of IDBI Bank in January 2019. The RBI has treated it as a private bank since then.

• CCEA: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, which approved the deal.

MCQs

Q1. Which company won the bid for the stake in IDBI Bank?
A. Fairfax Financial Holdings
B. Blackstone
C. Tata Capital
D. Emirates NBD

Answer: A

Q2. What will be the government’s stake in IDBI Bank after the sale?
A. 15%
B. 30.48%
C. 45.5%
D. 60.72%

Answer: A

Q3. Under which RBI framework was IDBI Bank placed in 2017?
A. Insolvency Resolution
B. Prompt Corrective Action
C. Asset Quality Review
D. Priority Sector Lending

Answer: B

4. Wholesale Inflation Hits 11.4% in September

In the news: Wholesale price inflation rose to 11.4% in September. It is the highest in the new series, which uses 2022-23 as its base year. Fuel and power inflation was 25.85%, manufactured goods inflation was 9.8%, and food articles inflation was 8.1%. Retail inflation (CPI) was 5.5% in September, with the RBI’s upper limit at 6%.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• WPI (Wholesale Price Index): Tracks price changes at the wholesale level. It is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, DPIIT.

• CPI (Consumer Price Index): Tracks retail prices. It is released by the National Statistics Office.

• Base year: The new WPI series uses 2022-23 and the old one uses 2011-12.

• RBI target: 4% CPI inflation, with a comfort band of 2% to 6%.

MCQs

Q1. What was the WPI inflation rate in September 2026?
A. 5.5%
B. 8.1%
C. 11.4%
D. 25.85%

Answer: C

Q2. What is the base year of the new WPI series?
A. 2011-12
B. 2017-18
C. 2022-23
D. 2024-25

Answer: C

Q3. Which WPI component recorded 25.85% inflation?
A. Food articles
B. Manufactured goods
C. Fuel and power
D. Non-food primary articles

Answer: C

5. Allahabad High Court Orders Panchayat Polls in U.P. Within Three Months

In the news: The Allahabad High Court told the State Election Commission to hold panchayati raj elections in Uttar Pradesh within three months. A Bench of Justices Ajit Kumar and Garima Prashad passed the order on Wednesday. The petitioner had asked for a fixed schedule before the term of district panchayats ends.

What CLAT 2027 aspirants should know

• Part IX of the Constitution: Deals with Panchayats. It was added by the 73rd Amendment, 1992.

• Article 243E: A Panchayat has a five-year term. Fresh elections must be held before the term ends.

• Article 243K: The State Election Commission controls Panchayat elections and the electoral rolls.

• State Election Commission: A body separate from the Election Commission of India.

MCQs

Q1. Which Article gives Panchayats a five-year term?
A. Article 243B
B. Article 243E
C. Article 243K
D. Article 243G

Answer: B

Q2. Which body controls Panchayat elections in a State?
A. Election Commission of India
B. State Election Commission
C. Governor
D. Finance Commission

Answer: B

Q3. By which amendment was Part IX (Panchayats) added to the Constitution?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 61st Amendment
C. 73rd Amendment
D. 74th Amendment

Answer: C

October 15, 2026 Current Affairs: Quick Revision

Candidates can revise these key facts for quick CLAT 2027 current affairs revision:

• Form 6: For new voters; Delhi deleted voters must also use it; Supreme Court hearing moved to October 28

• Section 31, RPA 1950: Up to one year jail for a false declaration

• Article 22(1) and 22(2): Grounds of arrest; production before a magistrate within 24 hours

• Rajesh Mihir Shah (2025): Written grounds, at least two hours before remand

• Section 47, BNSS: Replaces Section 50 of the CrPC

• IDBI Bank: Fairfax pays Rs 52,878 crore at Rs 81 per share; government keeps 15% and LIC 19%

• WPI inflation: 11.4% in September 2026; new series base year 2022-23

• Article 243E and 243K: Five-year term of Panchayats; State Election Commission

• Allahabad High Court: Panchayat polls in U.P. within three months

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