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SC Halts Probe into HC Judge After Rajya Sabha Intervention

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has formally discontinued its in-house investigation into Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court after receiving an official communication from the Rajya Sabha Secretariat asserting parliamentary jurisdiction over the matter. This move comes amidst controversy over the judge’s controversial public remarks, which had triggered calls for

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ED Raids Dino Morea’s Home in ₹65 Crore Mithi River Scam

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a series of searches at 15 locations, including the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea, in connection with a ₹65.54 crore money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project. The raids extended across Mumbai and Kochi and targeted contractors, middlemen, and individuals linked to the […]

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Calcutta High Court Grants Interim Bail to Sharmistha Panoli

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Pune, was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court after her arrest in connection with a controversial video posted on social media. The video, which was deemed offensive to religious sentiments and allegedly connected to Operation Sindoor, led to widespread outrage and legal proceedings. The student had […]

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail of TMC Workers Over Post-Poll Assault

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has revoked the bail granted to six Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers accused of launching a violent assault on a family aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections. The apex court described the act as an intentional attempt to punish […]

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CJI Gavai Urges Judges to Avoid Post-Retirement Government Roles

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai has issued a strong caution to members of the judiciary, advising them to refrain from accepting government positions or contesting elections immediately after retirement. According to him, such moves could seriously damage the credibility and neutrality of the judiciary in the eyes of the public. Addressing a […]

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Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant development, Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) arrested Jasbir Singh, a popular YouTuber from Mahlan village in Rupnagar district, on June 4, 2025. Singh, known for his channel “Jaan Mahal” with over 1.1 million subscribers, is accused of involvement in a Pakistan-backed espionage network. Authorities allege that Singh

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Centre Moves to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma Over Cash Row

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Government of India has announced its decision to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma, following serious allegations of misconduct. The impeachment motion is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin in mid-July. Justice Varma, currently serving at the Allahabad High Court and formerly a judge at

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CBI Accuses Lalu Yadav of Exploiting Aspirants in Jobs Scam

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has accused former Union Railway Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav of exploiting poor and vulnerable aspirants by offering them railway jobs in exchange for land. The allegations were made during arguments on framing charges in the land-for-jobs scam case at a special court in Delhi. The alleged […]

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Sharmistha Panoli Denied Bail, Calcutta HC Seeks Case Diary

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and social media influencer, who was arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community in connection with a video about Operation Sindoor. The incident has stirred both legal scrutiny and public debate over the limits of free speech […]

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SC: Making Laws Not Contempt, Legislatures Within Rights

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a ruling that upholds the constitutional separation of powers, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the mere act of law-making by Parliament or state legislatures cannot be construed as contempt of court. The clarification came while hearing a contempt petition linked to the Chhattisgarh government’s response to a 2011 Supreme Court order […]