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Justice BR Gavai Sworn in as Chief Justice

By Arun D May 14, 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 14, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath. He takes over from Justice Sanjiv Khanna and will serve until November 23, 2025, when he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 65. Justice BR Gavai […]

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Supreme Court Overhauls Senior Advocate Designation Process

By BPN News Desk May 13, 2025

In a significant judicial reform, the Supreme Court of India has abolished the point-based assessment method previously used for designating senior advocates. The Court has directed all High Courts across the country to amend or substitute their existing rules within four months to align with the new framework introduced by the apex bench. Key Changes […]

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Supreme Court: Rohingya Must Be Deported If Found Foreigners

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Rohingya refugees residing in the country without legal documentation must be deported under the provisions of the Foreigners Act. A three-judge bench led by Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Dipankar Datta and N. Kotiswar Singh, clarified that the identification cards issued by the […]

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SC Bench Reconstituted to Review 2022 ED Powers Verdict

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court of India has reconstituted a three-judge bench to re-examine its 2022 judgment that upheld the sweeping powers granted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The decision follows a series of review petitions challenging the earlier verdict for allegedly enabling

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Supreme Court Advocates Mandatory Generic Drug Prescriptions

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

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 result in inflated medical bills for patients. The observation was made during

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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