Supreme Court Advocates Mandatory Generic Drug Prescriptions

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

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In a major push towards ethical medical practice and affordable healthcare, the Supreme Court of India has recommended a nationwide policy mandating doctors to prescribe only generic medicines. This step is aimed at curbing unethical promotional practices by pharmaceutical companies that often

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Supreme Court Flags Gaps in Arbitration Bill 2024

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has urged the Ministry of Law and Justice to revisit and amend the proposed Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2024. The apex court expressed concerns over persistent procedural ambiguities in the arbitration framework, particularly the absence of statutory provisions allowing arbitral tribunals to include

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J&K High Court Halts Deportation of CRPF Constable and Family

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2025

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has stayed the deportation of four individuals from Poonch district, including a serving CRPF constable, who were identified by authorities as Pakistani nationals. The court intervened after the individuals challenged the deportation order, asserting their long-standing residency in India. The petitioners, residents of Salwah village near

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Supreme Court Questions Opposition to Spyware in Anti-Terror Efforts

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has weighed in on the national debate over the use of spyware, suggesting that surveillance tools are not inherently problematic if deployed strictly for national security. The bench observed that the primary concern should be over who is being targeted, not the mere existence of such tools. “To have spyware […]

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Justice BR Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2025

In a significant judicial development, President Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Justice Gavai will assume office on May 14, 2025, succeeding incumbent CJI Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retires a day earlier on May 13. This appointment holds historic importance as Justice Gavai becomes […]

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Over 1,000 Illegal Bangladeshis Arrested in Gujarat; Al-Qaeda Links Suspected

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2025

In a sweeping security operation, Gujarat Police have arrested 1,024 illegal Bangladeshi nationals across the state, uncovering alarming links to terrorist activities. The crackdown, launched after rising security concerns, has exposed the presence of suspected Al-Qaeda operatives among the detainees, raising fresh alarms over infiltration risks. Illegal Bangladeshi

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VP Dhankhar Criticizes Supreme Court’s Directive on Presidential Timelines

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised serious concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent judgment that set a three-month deadline for the President of India to act on bills forwarded by state governors. In a strongly worded statement, he questioned whether the judiciary has the constitutional authority to impose timelines on the highest constitutional office.

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Justice B.R. Gavai to Succeed as 52nd Chief Justice of India

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to assume office as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025, following the scheduled retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on May 13. His tenure, although brief, will mark a significant moment in the judicial history of India, concluding on November 23, 2025. Background […]

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Supreme Court Questions Centre on ‘Waqf by User’ Provision in Amended Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A significant point of contention is the removal of the ‘Waqf by user’ provision, which previously allowed properties used for religious or charitable purposes over time to be recognized as Waqf, even without formal

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Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Waqf Amendment Act Amid Nationwide Protests

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court commenced hearings on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Among the petitioners are Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and the Communist Party of India. They contend that the amendments infringe on the autonomy of religious institutions and […]