Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Cancer Notification Plea

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

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The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union government on a public interest litigation seeking to declare cancer a notifiable disease across India. The petition was filed by an AIIMS doctor, who argued that mandatory reporting of cancer cases is essential for accurate data collection,

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Umar Khalid Gets Interim Bail to Attend Sister’s Wedding

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim bail to activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid, who is an accused in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The permission was granted so he can attend his sister’s wedding later this month. The order was issued by the Karkardooma Court, […]

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SC Pushes Online Gaming Law Challenge to January

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Supreme Court has said that the petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA), 2025 will be heard by a three-judge Bench, postponing the matter to January 21, 2026. The court noted that questions involving the constitutional validity of a central law must be examined by a larger Bench. Industry Seeks […]

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44 Former Judges Defend CJI In Rohingya Remarks Row

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A group of 44 retired judges have issued a public statement supporting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant after criticism over his comments during a recent hearing on Rohingya migrants. The judges termed the backlash as a “motivated campaign” and said the remarks were being misrepresented. Judges Call Comments Misunderstood The statement explained that the […]

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SC Says Citizenship Must Come Before Voter Status

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that people applying for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act cannot be added to voter lists until their citizenship is officially granted. The court said voting rights cannot be given “provisionally” on the basis of an application or receipt. SIR revision was in focus The petition was filed during the […]

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HC Stops Bulldozer Action At Ajmer Dargah

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Delhi High Court has stopped authorities from carrying out any demolition at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah without following due legal process. The court said officials cannot enter with bulldozers and remove structures unless affected people are issued notices and given a proper hearing. Petition challenges notice The order came after a petition filed by […]

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SC May Issue Sensitivity Norms In Sexual Assault Cases

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has said it may issue guidelines to ensure that judges avoid insensitive or prejudicial remarks while dealing with sexual assault cases. The observation came during a hearing where the court noted that comments made in some recent rulings had the potential to discourage victims from pursuing justice. Recent judgment triggered debate The […]

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No Penalty For Three Months On Delayed Waqf Registration

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The central government has announced that no penalty or punitive action will be taken for the next three months against Waqf property caretakers who could not register on the UMEED portal before the deadline. The registration requirement is part of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which makes it mandatory for all Waqf properties to be […]

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We’re Overcautious While Using AI In Judiciary: CJI

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is intentionally “overcautious” when dealing with artificial intelligence, stressing that technology can assist judges but cannot replace human decision-making. He made the remarks while responding to concerns about unregulated use of AI in courts. AI As A Tool, Not A Decision Maker The Chief Justice stated […]

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15 Declared as Fugitive Economic Offenders, ₹58,082 Crore Owed

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The Union government has told Parliament that 15 individuals have been formally declared as “Fugitive Economic Offenders” (FEOs) under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA). These individuals, including high-profile names such as Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, collectively owe Indian public sector banks a sum of ₹58,082 crore — consisting of ₹26,645 crore