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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

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SC Orders CBI Probe Into Digital Arrest Scams

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a nationwide investigation into rising “digital arrest” scams, where fraudsters pose as police or government officials and force victims to transfer money. The Court said the scale and sophistication of these scams call for central coordination. States Asked to Grant Consent for Unified […]

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NIA Raids Multiple Sites in Kashmir in Red Fort Blast Probe

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out coordinated searches across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday as part of its investigation into the November 10 car explosion outside Delhi’s Red Fort. Eight locations were searched simultaneously in Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts. Homes of Key Suspects Searched Search teams examined the residences of several individuals

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SC Refuses to Extend Deadline for Waqf Registration

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to extend the deadline for uploading waqf property details on the UMEED portal. Several petitioners, including organisations and individuals, had sought more time citing difficulties in completing the process. Petitioners Directed to Approach Waqf Tribunals The Court said that anyone facing genuine issues with the portal or documentation must

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SC Seeks New Rules For User-Generated Content

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to frame fresh rules for regulating user-generated content on digital and social media platforms. The bench said current self-regulation by platforms is insufficient to curb harmful, obscene or misleading content that can spread rapidly online. It directed the government to prepare a draft framework within four weeks after […]

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SC Clears ECI On Bihar SIR Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) cannot be blamed for conducting a state-wide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, when the reason for the exercise is common across all constituencies. This was ruled by a bench of the Supreme Court of India (SC). The court said uniform justification applies if the same […]

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SC Upholds EC Authority To Conduct SIR, Signals Oversight

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The Election Commission of India (EC) has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of India (SC) to have both statutory and constitutional authority to carry out the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Court stressed it will not put a stay on the SIR process, signalling support for updating voter lists. Court […]