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Supreme Court Objects To NCERT Judiciary Content

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognisance of content in a newly introduced National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 Social Science textbook that refers to corruption in the judiciary, after objections were raised before the court. CJI Surya Kant Objects To NCERT Textbook Content Chief Justice of India […]

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Supreme Court Backs Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

The Supreme Court has stepped in to assist the Election Commission of India in West Bengal amid concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, directing the state government to provide adequate officers to support the process. The development comes as political parties raise questions over claims linked to large-scale voter enrolment. Supreme […]

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Uday Bhanu Chib Held After AI Summit Protest

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

Youth Congress chief Uday Bhanu Chib was detained after staging a protest during an AI summit in the national capital, where he and supporters raised slogans and demonstrated against government policies. Police intervened at the venue and removed the protesters to prevent disruption of the event. Uday Bhanu Chib Arrested At AI Summit Uday Bhanu […]

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IYC Workers Arrested Over AI Summit Protest

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2026

Several Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers were arrested and later produced before a Delhi court following a protest during the India AI Summit in the national capital. The demonstration reportedly involved shirtless sloganeering inside the event venue, prompting immediate police action. IYC Workers Arrested During AI Summit Protest According to Delhi Police, the protest

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SC Slams Pharma Firm Over Cough Syrup Deaths

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2026

A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply criticised a domestic pharmaceutical company over deaths linked to its cough syrup that were reported in Uzbekistan, saying its conduct appeared deeply irresponsible and dangerous. The court’s comments came during hearings on a petition seeking accountability and regulatory action following the

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IT Probe Exposes Tax Evasion At Biryani Chains

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2026

Income Tax authorities have uncovered a large tax evasion network linked to restaurant businesses after searches at several Hyderabad biryani outlets revealed financial irregularities across multiple cities. Hyderabad Biryani Tax Evasion Probe Investigators conducted coordinated searches at restaurant locations and associated premises, examining account books, digital

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Why Vijay Mallya Cannot Return To India Yet Explains Lawyer

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

Lawyers representing businessman Vijay Mallya have explained the legal hurdles preventing his immediate return to India, stating that ongoing proceedings in the United Kingdom and related legal protections continue to delay extradition. Vijay Mallya Extradition Case Status According to his legal team, multiple legal remedies remain available under UK law even after earlier

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Supreme Court Seeks Specifics In Hate Speech PIL

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The Supreme Court heard a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking action over alleged hate speech remarks attributed to several BJP Chief Ministers, with petitioners requesting directions for stricter enforcement of existing legal provisions. Supreme Court Hate Speech PIL Hearing During the hearing, the court asked the petitioners to clearly specify the statements being

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction In Pratyusha Death Case

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of the boyfriend of Telugu actress Pratyusha in connection with her death, bringing closure to a case that has remained under legal scrutiny for years. Pratyusha Suicide Case Supreme Court Verdict The court confirmed the earlier findings that held the accused guilty under charges related to abetment of […]

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CJI Office Received 8630 Complaints Against Judges

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2026

The Law Ministry informed Parliament that 8,630 complaints were received against sitting judges of the higher judiciary over the past decade, highlighting the scale of grievances handled within the judicial oversight framework. Complaints Against Sitting Judges Data According to the information shared, complaints were submitted against judges of the Supreme Court and High