Supreme Court Declines to Release In-House Panel Report on Judge Cash Row

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

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In a decision that has reignited debate over judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking access to the findings of its in-house committee that investigated the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of retired Delhi High Court

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Supreme Court Reserves Order on Waqf Amendment Act 2025

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its decision on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih concluded a three-day hearing on May 22, focusing on whether the amended provisions infringe upon fundamental religious freedoms and minority […]

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Supreme Court Halts ED Probe into ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Scam

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) ongoing probe into the alleged ₹1,000 crore liquor scam involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). Delivering a sharp rebuke to the agency, the apex court on May 22, 2025, questioned its jurisdiction, citing violations of the federal structure and absence of a […]

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Supreme Court Rebukes ED Over TASMAC Raids

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

 The Supreme Court of India has strongly reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over its recent raids on TASMAC, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. Observing that the agency was “crossing all limits,” the court raised serious concerns about federal overreach and improper use of investigative powers in a matter already under state jurisdiction. The hearing

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SC Declines FIR Plea in Justice Varma Cash Row

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on May 21, 2025, refused to hear a petition seeking the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following the controversial recovery of a large sum of half-burnt currency from his official residence. The court advised the petitioner to first approach the […]

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ED Alleges ₹142 Cr Received by Gandhis in Herald Case

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

In a major development in the National Herald money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told a Delhi court that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi were direct beneficiaries of ₹142 crore, which the agency has classified as “proceeds of crime.” The statement was made during a court hearing on May 21, 2025, […]

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Indian-Origin Couple Defrauds $2 Million in New Zealand, Flees to Chennai, Aiming to Retire at 35

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

 An Indian-origin couple based in New Zealand has been found guilty of orchestrating a $2 million fraud against the government agency Oranga Tamariki. Neha Sharma and Amandeep Sharma, who carried out the scam over a two-year period, fled to Chennai in a bid to retire at the age of 35 after their scheme was uncovered. […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Waqf Act’s Constitutionality Amidst Legal Challenge

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

The Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, heard petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and declined to grant interim relief. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized that laws passed by Parliament carry a presumption of constitutionality unless a glaring illegality is evident. CJI Gavai’s Strong Statement on Legislative Power […]

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CJI Gavai: Constitution Supreme, All Branches Must Collaborate

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In his first public address as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai asserted that the Constitution holds ultimate supremacy over all branches of the Indian state. Speaking at a felicitation ceremony hosted by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in Mumbai on May 18, CJI Gavai emphasized the need for […]

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Chief Justice BR Gavai Emphasizes Equality Among Democracy’s Pillars

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2025

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has delivered a strong reminder about the foundational structure of Indian democracy, asserting that the Judiciary, Legislature, and Executive are not ranked in hierarchy but are equals under the Constitution. His remarks come amid rising debates over protocol, institutional cooperation, and mutual respect between constitutional offices.