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SC Says Justice Varma’s Petition Was Improperly Filed

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

The Supreme Court on July 28 criticized Justice Yashwant Varma for filing a petition challenging an internal inquiry that had already concluded with findings against him. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih remarked that “this petition shouldn’t have been filed,” noting serious procedural lapses, including misnaming of respondents and failure to submit […]

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SC Slams Minister’s Remark on Col. Sofiya Qureshi

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for making derogatory remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who played a key communication role during Operation Sindoor. During a public speech, Shah had referred to her as a “sister of terrorists,” triggering widespread condemnation. A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said

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Bihar SIR Under Fire as Dead Voters Allegedly Enrolled

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s voter list has come under serious scrutiny after petitions filed in the Supreme Court alleged large-scale irregularities, including the inclusion of deceased individuals in the electoral rolls. The process, aimed at purifying the rolls ahead of upcoming elections, is now being questioned for its integrity. Deceased and

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SC to Hear Justice Varma’s Plea on Cash Scandal

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear on July 28 a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who has challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee that linked him to a controversial cash recovery incident. The petition also questions the recommendation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to begin impeachment […]

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Supreme Court Issues 15 Guidelines to Protect Student Mental Health

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has laid down 15 detailed guidelines to improve the mental health support system in schools, colleges, universities, and coaching centres across the country. The move comes amid growing concerns over student suicides, particularly in high-pressure academic environments. Common Policy for All Institutions The court has directed all educational

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SC Extends Stay on Rahul Gandhi’s Savarkar Case Summons

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the stay on the summons issued to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a magistrate court in Maharashtra in a defamation case concerning his remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The case stems from Gandhi’s statement during a rally in which he allegedly said, “Savarkar wrote mercy petitions to the British.” […]

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SC Pauses HC Acquittal in Mumbai Blasts

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

The Supreme Court has temporarily paused the Bombay High Court’s verdict that acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case. However, it clarified that those already released will not be re-arrested. Limited Stay on High Court Verdict A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh ruled that the […]

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Speaker to Begin Justice Varma Removal Process

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh have initiated the process to consider the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court. This step follows serious allegations related to the recovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence in Delhi. Notices Filed in Both Houses Over 140 Members of […]

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SC Asks Centre, States on Governor Bill Assent Timelines

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has issued formal notices to the Union government and all States, asking them to respond to a Presidential reference about imposing deadlines for bill assent by governors and the President. This marks a crucial step in a national debate on executive accountability in the law‑making process. Questions Raised Over Judicial Role In […]

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Bombay HC Acquits All 12 in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has acquitted all 12 individuals convicted in connection with the July 11, 2006, serial bomb blasts on Mumbai’s suburban local trains. A special MCOCA court in 2015 had sentenced five to death and seven others to life imprisonment. The High Court quashed these verdicts, citing that the […]