SC Suspends Key Sections of Waqf Act, Keeps Rest Intact

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Law & Order National

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

International

Trump Defends Tariffs After Court Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his wide-ranging tariff program after a federal appeals court declared most of the duties illegal. Trump argued that tariffs are critical to safeguarding America’s economy and national security, warning that without them, “our country would be completely destroyed.” He also thanked a lone Obama-appointed judge who dissented from the

International

NY Court Voids Nearly $500M Trump Fraud Penalty

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

A New York appeals court on August 21, 2025, overturned the nearly $500 million civil fraud penalty against U.S. President Donald Trump. The court ruled that while fraud had occurred, the monetary sanction was excessive and violated the constitutional ban on disproportionate fines. The decision significantly reduces the financial blow to Trump, though legal restrictions

Law & Order National

SC Rules Sudden Braking on Highway Is Negligence

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that abruptly stopping a vehicle on a highway without warning amounts to negligence. The court stated that highways are meant for fast-moving traffic, and drivers must signal before applying brakes or pulling over. The judgment emphasizes that even personal emergencies do not justify endangering others on high-speed roads. Case of […]

International

Judge Blocks Trump’s Move to Curb Birthright Citizenship

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

A U.S. federal judge has once again blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling marks the third such nationwide injunction issued against the controversial order since it was signed in January 2025. Court Rejects Partial Enforcement Judge Leo Sorokin of the District Court in Boston […]

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How the Law Let Her Accuse—and Then Let Her Walk: The Shivangi Goel Story

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

When Shivangi Goel cleared the UPSC exams in 2022 and joined the Indian Police Service, she was celebrated as a symbol of resilience. Her story—of battling domestic violence, raising a daughter as a single mother, and overcoming adversity to enter the civil services—was widely reported with admiration. But three years later, that story has taken […]

East India State News

IIM Calcutta Student Granted Bail in Rape Case

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

A student from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, accused of raping a 24-year-old woman on campus, was granted interim bail by a Kolkata sessions court on Saturday. The bail was approved against a bond of ₹50,000, including ₹25,000 in cash and a personal surety. The accused, a second-year MBA student, had been arrested […]