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Chief Justice Withdraws from Poll Body Chief Case

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2024

In a significant development, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud recused himself from hearing a case related to the appointment of the poll body chief. The case has drawn widespread attention due to its implications for the independence and transparency of the Election Commission of India. Case Raises Concerns Over Appointment Process The […]

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India’s Forex Reserves Witness Significant Dip

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2024

India’s foreign exchange reserves experienced a sharp decline of $17.76 billion, dropping to $657.89 billion for the week ending November 15, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. This significant dip follows a $6.48 billion decrease in the prior week, where the reserves stood at $675.65 billion. The current […]

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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Curb ‘Bulldozer Justice’

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2024

In a significant judgment addressing the issue of ‘bulldozer justice,’ the Supreme Court has ruled that executive actions should not replace judicial processes and emphasized that legal proceedings must not assume an accused’s guilt prematurely. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan laid down guidelines on demolitions, cautioning

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CJI Sanjiv Khanna Prioritizes Clearing Case Backlogs, Affordable Justice

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, laid out a progressive vision for the judiciary, focusing on reducing case backlogs, making litigation affordable, shortening trial durations, and simplifying legal procedures. Justice Khanna, who will serve until May 2025, underscored the judiciary’s critical role in governance and its

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Supreme Court Reconsiders AMU Minority Status in Landmark Ruling

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2024

In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court of India has overruled its 1967 decision that denied Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) the right to claim minority status. With a 4:3 majority, the top court has now referred the question of AMU’s minority institution status to a separate three-judge bench for final determination. The court’s 1967 ruling […]

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PM Modi Alerts Nation About ‘Digital Arrest’ Online Scam

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong warning to citizens about a rising online fraud scheme known as the ‘digital arrest’ scam. This emerging threat has seen scammers extorting large sums of money from victims, who are tricked into believing they are under arrest by fake law enforcement officials. Scam Tactics and Modus Operandi […]

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Explosion Damages Wall at CRPF School in Delhi, No Casualties Reported

By Editor - News Desk October 20, 2024

A massive explosion occurred near the CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini area early this morning, damaging the school’s wall but fortunately causing no casualties. The incident took place at 7:47 am, sparking a rapid response from forensic teams and Delhi Police’s special cell, who are currently investigating the cause of the blast. Investigation Underway as […]

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Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on October 17 upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which recognizes the Assam Accord. The 5-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, delivered the verdict with a 4:1 majority, affirming that the provision was within the legislative […]

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CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as His Successor

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has formally recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to the Union government, CJI Chandrachud stated that he would be demitting office on November 10, 2024, and proposed Justice Khanna to take over the role of Chief […]

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CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Successor

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. The recommendation was made following a request from the government, which wrote to CJI Chandrachud last Friday, in line with the Memorandum of Procedure. Justice Chandrachud will retire on November 8, 2024, after […]