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Calcutta HC Denies Bail to Sharmistha Panoli in Operation Sindoor Case

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Calcutta High Court has refused interim bail to 22-year-old law student and influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for her controversial remarks linked to Operation Sindoor. The case has stirred national attention, as it now sits at the intersection of free speech, religion, and judicial restraint. Court Upholds Limits on Free Speech During the […]

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Dutch MP Backs Influencer’s Arrest, Sparks Free Speech Debate

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

The arrest of 22-year-old Indian law student and influencer Sharmishta Panoli has triggered a heated debate over the boundaries of free speech in India. Panoli was taken into custody by the Kolkata Police in Gurugram, Haryana, after she posted a video on Instagram allegedly making derogatory remarks against a religious community and the Prophet Muhammad. […]

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Lokpal Clears SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch in Hindenburg Case

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

In a major development, the Lokpal of India has officially cleared Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of all allegations related to the Adani-Hindenburg affair. The clean chit comes after a thorough examination of the complaint submitted by Supreme Court advocate Vishal Tiwari, who had accused the SEBI chief of […]

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India Cracks Down on CCTV Imports Over Spy Fears

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

India has stepped up its national security measures by mandating strict compliance for all internet-connected CCTV equipment sold within the country. As of April 9, 2025, all such surveillance devices must pass mandatory testing and certification by government-designated labs. This policy comes amid intensifying concerns over foreign espionage threats and growing reliance

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Justice Yashwant Varma Faces Impeachment Over Cash

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Justice Yashwant Varma is facing calls for impeachment after large amounts of unaccounted cash were found at his official residence in Delhi. The discovery occurred in March 2025 following a fire at his government-allotted bungalow in Tughlak Crescent. As fire personnel battled the blaze, they stumbled upon stacks of burnt currency notes—some reportedly piled up […]

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SC Orders AHRC Probe Into Assam Fake Encounter Claims

By BPN News Desk May 28, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to investigate 171 alleged fake encounters by the state police. The order revives scrutiny into a matter that had been earlier dismissed by the Commission. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. K. Singh delivered the order in response to a Public Interest […]

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Supreme Court Declines to Release In-House Panel Report on Judge Cash Row

By BPN News Desk May 26, 2025

In a decision that has reignited debate over judicial accountability, the Supreme Court of India has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking access to the findings of its in-house committee that investigated the alleged recovery of cash from the residence of retired Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. SC Cites RTI Exemptions […]

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Supreme Court Reserves Order on Waqf Amendment Act 2025

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has reserved its decision on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih concluded a three-day hearing on May 22, focusing on whether the amended provisions infringe upon fundamental religious freedoms and minority […]

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Supreme Court Halts ED Probe into ₹1,000 Crore TASMAC Scam

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) ongoing probe into the alleged ₹1,000 crore liquor scam involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). Delivering a sharp rebuke to the agency, the apex court on May 22, 2025, questioned its jurisdiction, citing violations of the federal structure and absence of a […]

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Supreme Court Rebukes ED Over TASMAC Raids

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

 The Supreme Court of India has strongly reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over its recent raids on TASMAC, the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. Observing that the agency was “crossing all limits,” the court raised serious concerns about federal overreach and improper use of investigative powers in a matter already under state jurisdiction. The hearing