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SC Cancels Chhota Rajan’s Bail, Questions Sentence Suspension

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has cancelled the bail previously granted to gangster Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan, in the 2001 murder case of Mumbai hotelier Jaya Shetty. A bench led by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)’s appeal and termed the suspension of Rajan’s […]

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SC Clears Vantara, Jairam Ramesh Questions Swift Closure

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

The Supreme Court accepted a Special Investigation Team’s (SIT) report and closed all complaints against Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre established by Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar. The court found no legal violations. Allegations Investigated The case began with Public Interest Litigations filed in early August 2025, alleging animal smuggling,

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Court Denies Bail to Gaganpreet Kaur in Delhi BMW Case

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

A Delhi court has denied bail to Gaganpreet Kaur, the driver accused in the BMW crash that killed senior Finance Ministry official Navjot Singh. Her judicial custody has been extended until September 27, 2025. Legal Charges & Arguments Kaur faces charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, rash driving, and destruction of evidence. Her […]

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Owaisi Warns SC Order May Reward Waqf Encroachments

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced serious concerns over the Supreme Court’s interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. While welcoming the stay on some contentious provisions, he warned that the current ruling might lead to encroachers being rewarded and the weakening of waqf protections. Key Provisions Stayed Among the clauses temporarily put on […]

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SC Suspends Key Sections of Waqf Act, Keeps Rest Intact

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on Monday put on hold certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while refusing to suspend the entire law. The court said it could only stay the whole law in “rarest of rare” circumstances. Provisions Stayed The court suspended the clause which requires a person to have practiced Islam […]

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Delhi BMW Crash: Woman Arrested After Official’s Death

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A 52-year-old deputy secretary in the Union Finance Ministry, Navjot Singh, died on Sunday after a BMW car driven by Gaganpreet Kaur allegedly rear-ended the motorcycle he was riding with his wife near the Delhi Cantonment metro station. Key Facts The accident happened when Singh and his wife Sandeep Kaur were returning from Bangla Sahib […]

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SC Stays Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered a partial stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while hearing petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the law. The rest of the Act remains in force. Five-Year Islam Practice Clause Suspended The bench suspended the clause requiring an individual to have practised Islam for at least […]

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Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to ensure dignified living conditions in state-run beggars’ homes. A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan underlined that maintaining such homes is a constitutional responsibility and not an act of charity. Mandatory Medical Care The […]

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SC to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The Supreme Court will pronounce an interim order on Monday over multiple petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih reserved its ruling after hearing extensive arguments from all parties. Key Issues in Dispute Two major provisions have come under scrutiny: The inclusion of […]

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SC Seeks Firecracker Ban Across India, Not Just For Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The Supreme Court questioned why the firecracker ban was enforced only in Delhi-NCR. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said clean air is a right for all citizens, not just the “elite” in the capital. He asked why cities outside Delhi aren’t included. Cases Brought By Manufacturers Firecracker manufacturers from states like Haryana have challenged the year-long […]