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Delhi HC Upholds Revocation of Celebi’s Security Clearance

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

The Delhi High Court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke the security clearance of Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services India, citing national security concerns amidst rising geopolitical tensions. The court dismissed Celebi’s challenge, marking a decisive stance in favor of security over procedural leniency. Celebi clearance The security clearance was

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SC Rejects Interim Stay on Bihar’s Voter List Revision

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has declined to grant an interim stay on the Election Commission’s roll revision in Bihar, allowing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to proceed while a full hearing is pending. The EC aims to update voter rolls ahead of upcoming elections under this exercise. Bihar voter roll In rejecting the stay, […]

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Ex-CJIs Back One-Nation-One-Election but Urge Safeguards

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Several former Chief Justices of India have expressed support for the constitutionality of the “one nation, one election” proposal, while cautioning lawmakers about critical gaps in the current version of the bill. Their testimonies were made before the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the proposed constitutional amendment aimed at synchronizing Lok Sabha and state

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Ex-CJI Chandrachud Delays Official Residence Move Due to Special-Needs Daughters

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud has shared a deeply personal reason for delaying his departure from the Supreme Court’s official residence complex. He revealed that two of his daughters have special needs, requiring consistent attention, and this made an immediate move challenging for the family. Chandrachud In a heartfelt statement,

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Supreme Court Strike: Mahua Moitra Challenges EC’s Voter Roll Revision in Bihar

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The revision process, she argues, is a “great danger to democracy” and a “crazy exercise to disenfranchise”, particularly targeting the poor, youth, and migrant populations. Mahua Moitra In […]

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Ex‑CJI Chandrachud Delays Move Due to Daughters’ Special Needs

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

Retired Chief Justice of India, Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, has explained his extended stay in the official CJI residence at Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, citing personal reasons related to his family. The Supreme Court administration recently asked the government to reclaim the bungalow, stating that Chandrachud’s permitted occupancy had expired. In response, he

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CBI Shines Light on India’s Biggest Medical Scam Involving Bureaucrats and Godmen

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a massive medical scam that stands as one of India’s largest-ever frauds in the healthcare sector. Authorities are now probing the involvement of senior bureaucrats and influential self‑styled godmen whose alleged role in granting licences and approvals has come under scrutiny. Scope of the Scam The scam […]

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Reuters’ X Account Withheld in India Following Legal Order

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

India has restricted access to the main X (formerly Twitter) account of global news agency Reuters, citing a “legal demand.” Users in India attempting to visit the handle now see a message stating that the account has been withheld in the country due to legal reasons. The restriction is geographically limited to India and does […]

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SC Directs Centre to Repossess CJI Bungalow as Chandrachud Overstays

By BPN News Desk July 6, 2025

The Supreme Court administration has formally requested the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to reclaim Bungalow No. 5 on Krishna Menon Marg. This residence—reserved for serving Chief Justices—is still being occupied by former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who stepped down on November 10, 2024. Under existing rules, a retired Chief Justice may continue living in

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Supreme Court Sends HDFC CEO to Bombay HC in Lilavati Case

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a plea filed by HDFC Bank CEO and Managing Director Sashidhar Jagdishan, who had approached the apex court seeking to quash an FIR lodged by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. Instead, the court directed him to pursue the matter before the Bombay High Court, which is […]