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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 […]

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Human Dignity Called “Soul of Constitution” by CJI

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has underlined that human dignity is the soul of the Indian Constitution, describing it as the guiding principle that holds together the values enshrined in the Preamble. CJI’s Lecture on Core Principles Speaking at the 11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture, themed “Human Dignity as the Soul […]

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Ranya Rao Fined ₹102 Crore in Gold Smuggling Case

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been fined ₹102 crore by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in connection with a gold smuggling case. Details of the Case The show-cause notice, spanning over 2,500 pages, was served to Rao inside Bengaluru Central Prison. She and three others were informed that failure to pay the penalty may […]

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Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Tasleem Ahmed

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Delhi High Court on September 2 refused to grant bail to Tasleem Ahmed, an accused in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar dismissed his bail plea while reserving orders in relation to other co-accused in the case. Background of the Case […]

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SC Seeks Review of RTE Exemption for Minority Schools

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over its 2014 judgment that excluded minority-run schools, both aided and unaided, from the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The bench observed that such an exemption goes against the broader goal of universal elementary education and needs reconsideration. Referral to Larger Bench A two-judge bench comprising […]

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60 Departmental Cases Pending Against CBI Staff: CVC

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has reported that as of December 31, 2024, there are 60 departmental action cases pending against Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) personnel. Of these, 39 involve Group A officers, while 21 concern Group B and C staff. The report further highlighted that 22 of these cases have remained unresolved for […]

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SC Seeks Response on Transgender-Inclusive Sex Education

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

A Class 12 student from Vasant Valley School in Delhi has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking the inclusion of transgender-inclusive Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in school curricula and textbooks nationwide, citing the omission in NCERT and SCERT content. Supreme Court Seeks Responses The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government, […]

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Centre Appoints Two Judges to Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

The Central government has officially appointed Justice Alok Aradhe, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The appointments were notified less than 48 hours after the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation. Collegium Recommendation and Court Strength

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Supreme Court: Commercial Speech Isn’t an Absolute Freedom

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

The Supreme Court has emphasized that freedom of speech does not extend automatically to commercial content, particularly when it involves public performances or entertainment. The ruling came in cases involving stand-up comics whose material mocked persons with disabilities. Apologies Extorted by Influence Comedians like Samay Raina, Vipun Goyal, and others were asked by

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India’s Top Gaming Apps Halt Real-Money Games

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

India’s Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans all online games involving real-money play. The government said the measure was necessary to address risks of addiction, financial losses, and psychological harm. The new law also prohibits related advertisements and restricts payment services tied to wagering platforms.