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Supreme Court Rejects New Petitions on Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has refused to admit new petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, reaffirming its earlier decision to only consider a limited number of cases already listed before it. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih conveyed its reluctance to […]

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Supreme Court to Hear Interim Stay Pleas on Waqf Amendment Act 2025 on May 20

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India will dedicate the entire day on May 20, 2025, to hear arguments on interim stay petitions related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The hearing will be conducted by a bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, following the transfer of the matter from outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna, […]

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President Murmu Questions Court’s Assent Timeline Ruling

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

In a significant development concerning the separation of powers under India’s Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu has raised critical questions before the Supreme Court regarding its recent directive that imposes a timeline on the President and Governors to decide on bills passed by state legislatures. The move comes in the wake of a Supreme Court judgment […]

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31 Naxals Eliminated in Major Operation

By Arun D May 14, 2025

In a major success for India’s internal security apparatus, Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the elimination of 31 Naxal insurgents in a sustained anti-Naxal operation on the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. The offensive, carried out over 21 days in the Kurraguttalu Hills region, has been described as the most decisive and extensive crackdown on Naxal strongholds

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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