SC Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

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Supreme Court Asks Union To Consider Menstrual Leave Policy The Supreme Court on Friday declined to issue directions mandating paid menstrual leave across workplaces and educational institutions, but asked the Union government to consider the petitioner’s representation while framing a policy

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Supreme Court Allows Passive Euthanasia

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of life support for a 32-year-old man who had remained in a permanent vegetative state for more than 12 years, marking a significant moment in India’s passive euthanasia jurisprudence. The ruling came in the case of Harish Rana, whose family had approached the court seeking permission to discontinue […]

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NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Judiciary Book

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

NCERT has withdrawn a Class 8 social science textbook and issued an unconditional apology after a chapter on the judiciary triggered strong objections and legal scrutiny. The move came after controversy over passages seen as inappropriate in the way they discussed corruption and functioning within the judicial system. NCERT Withdraws Class 8 Social Science Book […]

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Supreme Court Extends Tribunal Members’ Tenure

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s proposal to extend the tenure of chairpersons and members of various tribunals who are due to retire soon, giving temporary relief to a system facing the risk of fresh vacancies and disruption in functioning. Supreme Court Approves Tribunal Term Extension A Bench led by Chief Justice of India […]

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Gender Balance In Judiciary Still Incomplete: CJI

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said gender balance in the judiciary remains an unfinished task, highlighting the low representation of women in the Supreme Court and high courts. Speaking at an event on International Women’s Day at the Supreme Court premises, he called for faster and more deliberate efforts to improve women’s participation […]

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CBI Challenges Kejriwal Discharge Order

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has challenged a special court order that discharged former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others in the excise policy case, calling the decision “illegal” and alleging it ignored material indicating culpability. CBI Challenges Kejriwal Discharge In Excise Case In its appeal, the CBI argued that the special court […]

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CJI Says Arbitration Framework Has Matured

By BPN News Desk March 1, 2026

India’s arbitration framework has “matured considerably” over the years, but significant challenges remain, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said while speaking at a legal event, highlighting the need for continued reforms to boost investor confidence and reduce delays in dispute resolution. CJI Surya Kant On Arbitration Framework Maturity Chief Justice Surya Kant said

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CJI Thanks Media Over NCERT Textbook Ban

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of a controversial chapter on “corruption in judiciary” in an NCERT Class 8 social science textbook and has taken strong action against its publication while also commending the media for bringing the issue to public attention. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said timely media reporting highlighted concerns […]

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Pregnant Woman, 3 Daughters Found Dead In Delhi

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

A pregnant woman and her three minor daughters were found murdered inside their home in Delhi, in what police described as an extremely brutal crime. The victims were discovered with their windpipes slit, while the woman’s husband was reported missing following the incident. Delhi Family Murder Case Shocks Local Community According to police officials, the […]

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Supreme Court Objects To NCERT Judiciary Content

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of content in a newly introduced National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 Social Science textbook that refers to corruption in the judiciary, after objections were raised before the court. CJI Surya Kant Objects To NCERT Textbook Content Chief Justice of India […]