Supreme Court Rebukes Sharmila Tagore in Stray Dog Case

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

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The Supreme Court on Friday criticised veteran actor Sharmila Tagore’s arguments in an ongoing case on stray dog management, saying her examples were “detached from reality” as the top court examined evidence and proposals related to controlling stray animals in public spaces. Court Hearing and

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Justice Yashwant Varma Moves Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk January 7, 2026

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitution of an inquiry committee formed by the Lok Sabha Speaker to examine allegations against him. The case raises questions over the procedure followed for initiating impeachment-related inquiries against sitting judges. Challenge to Inquiry Committee In his petition, Justice

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15-Year-Old Detained in Punjab for Alleged Espionage

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Punjab Police have detained a 15-year-old boy on allegations of sharing sensitive information with individuals linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The minor, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, was taken into custody in Punjab following intelligence inputs about suspicious online communications. Allegations Linked to Online Contact According to police

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Indore Water Contamination Death Toll Rises, Officials Suspended

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

A serious water contamination crisis in Indore, Madhya Pradesh has killed at least 10 people and left more than 2,000 residents ill after they consumed polluted drinking water in the Bhagirathpura area. The outbreak of vomiting, diarrhoea and fever symptoms began last week and escalated as more cases were reported from the affected localities. Officials […]

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ED Attaches ₹150 Crore London Property in Fraud Probe

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached a high value residential property in London worth about ₹150 crore as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The property, located near Buckingham Palace, was attached under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The order was issued following evidence that the asset was […]

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Supreme Court Stays Aravalli Verdict, Seeks Clarification

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of its recent verdict related to the Aravalli range, observing that certain aspects of the judgment require further clarification before it can be implemented. The court said ambiguity in the earlier directions could lead to unintended consequences and therefore needs reconsideration. The order was passed by a bench […]

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CBI Moves Supreme Court on Sengar Bail Order

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence of former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar and granted him bail in the Unnao rape case. What the High Court Said The Delhi High Court suspended Sengar’s sentence on December 23, 2025, […]

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CBI to Challenge Suspension of Kuldeep Sengar Sentence

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to approach the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the life sentence awarded to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case. The agency is set to file a Special Leave Petition against the Delhi High Court order that suspended Sengar’s sentence while his […]

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Supreme Court Limits Arrest Protection in Probe Law

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on 20 December 2025 clarified how time-bound investigations and protection from arrest should be treated under Indian law, especially when high courts handle quashing petitions. The court ruled that high courts cannot grant blanket protection from arrest while declining to quash criminal proceedings, and that imposing strict timelines on

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ED Moves Delhi HC in National Herald Case

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The appeal follows a decision by the Rouse Avenue court, which held that the ED’s prosecution complaint could […]