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SC Suspends Key Sections of Waqf Act, Keeps Rest Intact

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India on Monday put on hold certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while refusing to suspend the entire law. The court said it could only stay the whole law in “rarest of rare” circumstances. Provisions Stayed The court suspended the clause which requires a person to have practiced Islam […]

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Delhi BMW Crash: Woman Arrested After Official’s Death

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

A 52-year-old deputy secretary in the Union Finance Ministry, Navjot Singh, died on Sunday after a BMW car driven by Gaganpreet Kaur allegedly rear-ended the motorcycle he was riding with his wife near the Delhi Cantonment metro station. Key Facts The accident happened when Singh and his wife Sandeep Kaur were returning from Bangla Sahib […]

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SC Stays Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered a partial stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, while hearing petitions that challenged the constitutionality of the law. The rest of the Act remains in force. Five-Year Islam Practice Clause Suspended The bench suspended the clause requiring an individual to have practised Islam for at least […]

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Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

Supreme Court Orders Reforms in Beggars’ Homes The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to ensure dignified living conditions in state-run beggars’ homes. A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan underlined that maintaining such homes is a constitutional responsibility and not an act of charity. Mandatory Medical Care The […]

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SC to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

The Supreme Court will pronounce an interim order on Monday over multiple petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih reserved its ruling after hearing extensive arguments from all parties. Key Issues in Dispute Two major provisions have come under scrutiny: The inclusion of […]

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SC Seeks Firecracker Ban Across India, Not Just For Delhi

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The Supreme Court questioned why the firecracker ban was enforced only in Delhi-NCR. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai said clean air is a right for all citizens, not just the “elite” in the capital. He asked why cities outside Delhi aren’t included. Cases Brought By Manufacturers Firecracker manufacturers from states like Haryana have challenged the year-long […]

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Human Dignity Called “Soul of Constitution” by CJI

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai has underlined that human dignity is the soul of the Indian Constitution, describing it as the guiding principle that holds together the values enshrined in the Preamble. CJI’s Lecture on Core Principles Speaking at the 11th Dr. L. M. Singhvi Memorial Lecture, themed “Human Dignity as the Soul […]

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Ranya Rao Fined ₹102 Crore in Gold Smuggling Case

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2025

Kannada actress Ranya Rao has been fined ₹102 crore by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in connection with a gold smuggling case. Details of the Case The show-cause notice, spanning over 2,500 pages, was served to Rao inside Bengaluru Central Prison. She and three others were informed that failure to pay the penalty may […]

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Delhi High Court Rejects Bail Plea of Tasleem Ahmed

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Delhi High Court on September 2 refused to grant bail to Tasleem Ahmed, an accused in the alleged conspiracy behind the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. The bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar dismissed his bail plea while reserving orders in relation to other co-accused in the case. Background of the Case […]

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SC Seeks Review of RTE Exemption for Minority Schools

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over its 2014 judgment that excluded minority-run schools, both aided and unaided, from the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The bench observed that such an exemption goes against the broader goal of universal elementary education and needs reconsideration. Referral to Larger Bench A two-judge bench comprising […]