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Centre Opposes Lifetime Election Ban for Convicted Politicians

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2025

The Union Government has submitted a counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court, opposing a petition that seeks to impose a lifetime ban on politicians convicted of criminal offenses from contesting elections. The government contends that determining the duration of electoral disqualification falls exclusively within the legislative domain and should be decided by Parliament.

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Supreme Court Upholds Free Market in Internet Pricing

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking regulation of internet service prices in India. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, emphasized the importance of market dynamics in determining service costs. Petitioner’s Argument for Price Regulation The petitioner, Rajat, argued that the absence of price regulation allows

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Protection of Hindus in Bangladesh

By Editor - News Desk February 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking intervention for the protection of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. The petition, filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, urged the Indian government to engage diplomatically with Bangladesh to safeguard its Hindu population from alleged persecution. During

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New Criminal Laws to Take Effect in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2025

India is set to implement three newly introduced criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir by April 2025. These laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—will replace the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. The move aims to modernize the country’s

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Supreme Court Grants Alimony Rights in Void Marriages

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

The Supreme Court rules that spouses in void marriages can seek alimony under the Hindu Marriage Act, ensuring financial security.

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Supreme Court: Husband Liable for Wife’s Stock Market Debts

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has ruled that a husband can be held liable for the stock market debts incurred by his wife if an oral contract exists between them. This decision underscores the enforceability of oral agreements within matrimonial relationships concerning financial transactions. Case Background The case involved a dispute where […]

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Supreme Court Rules Against Central Service Tax on Lottery Sales

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2025

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has declared that the central government lacks the authority to levy service tax on the sale of lottery tickets, affirming that this domain falls exclusively under state jurisdiction. Lottery Sales Classified Under State Jurisdiction The Supreme Court’s ruling emphasizes that all activities related to lotteries—from ticket

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CBI Charges Former Coast Guard Chief with Forgery, Cheating

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against former Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, K. Natarajan, on allegations of forgery and cheating. The charges relate to alleged tampering of official records concerning senior officers during his tenure. Allegations of Document Tampering The investigation focuses on claims that confidential

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SC: Women Can Seek Maintenance from Second Husband

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2025

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that a woman can claim maintenance under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) from her second husband, even if her first marriage was not legally dissolved. The Court emphasized that a formal divorce decree is not mandatory when the woman and her first husband […]

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Supreme Court Demands Immediate End to Manual Scavenging

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong directive for the immediate elimination of manual scavenging, particularly in urban and metropolitan areas. The court emphasized the need to replace hazardous manual cleaning with mechanized methods to safeguard the dignity and safety of sanitation workers. “The continued practice of manual scavenging is unacceptable and