CJI Urges Centre to Honor Collegium Picks

By BPN News Desk June 19, 2025

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has issued a pointed reminder to the Central Government, urging it not to act selectively on recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium. In a courtroom observation that carries institutional weight, the CJI warned that uneven handling of

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Supreme Court to Resume Work on All Saturdays from July 14

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

Starting July 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India will restore 2nd and 4th Saturdays as working days, bringing its registry in line with new operational rules aimed at improving efficiency and reducing delays in the justice delivery system. This change comes under the newly notified Supreme Court (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which also define revised […]

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Kerala HC Summons Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad Case

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

The Kerala High Court has issued a summons to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in connection with a petition filed by BJP leader Navya Haridas. The petition challenges Gandhi’s victory in the 2024 Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, alleging suppression of crucial financial disclosures in her nomination papers. Priyanka Gandhi’s Victory Under Legal Lens Priyanka Gandhi, […]

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SC Halts Probe into HC Judge After Rajya Sabha Intervention

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has formally discontinued its in-house investigation into Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court after receiving an official communication from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat asserting parliamentary jurisdiction over the matter. This move comes amidst controversy over the judge’s controversial public remarks, which had triggered calls for

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ED Raids Dino Morea’s Home in ₹65 Crore Mithi River Scam

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a series of searches at 15 locations, including the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea, in connection with a ₹65.54 crore money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project. The raids extended across Mumbai and Kochi and targeted contractors, middlemen, and individuals linked to the […]

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Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail to Sharmistha Panoli

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court after her arrest in connection with a controversial video posted on social media. The video, which was deemed offensive to religious sentiments and allegedly connected to Operation Sindoor, led to widespread outrage and legal proceedings. The student had […]

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail of TMC Workers Over Post-Poll Assault

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has revoked the bail granted to six Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers accused of launching a violent assault on a family aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections. The apex court described the act as an intentional attempt to punish […]

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CJI Gavai Urges Judges to Avoid Post-Retirement Government Roles

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai has issued a strong caution to members of the judiciary, advising them to refrain from accepting government positions or contesting elections immediately after retirement. According to him, such moves could seriously damage the credibility and neutrality of the judiciary in the eyes of the public. Addressing a […]

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Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant development, Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) arrested Jasbir Singh, a popular YouTuber from Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, on June 4, 2025. Singh, known for his channel “Jaan Mahal” with over 1.1 million subscribers, is accused of involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Authorities allege that Singh

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Centre Moves to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Government of India has announced its decision to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of misconduct. The impeachment motion is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin in mid-July. Justice Varma, currently serving at the Allahabad High Court and formerly a judge at