From Protocol to Pretense: Why MP Police, MPCA and BCCI Stand Guilty in Indore Harassment Shame

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Editorials Op-Eds

Two Australian women cricketers being harassed in Indore has gone beyond an unfortunate crime. It has revealed deep cracks in the way India manages security for international sporting events. This is not about one man’s despicable act. It is about systemic negligence by the Madhya Pradesh

Law & Order National

AG Approves Contempt Action Over Shoe Incident Against CJI Gavai

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Attorney General R. Venkataramani has granted permission to launch criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kishore for attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court. Court informed and request made Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh informed a bench led by Justices Surya […]

Law & Order National

Criminal Contempt Action Sought Over Shoe Attack on CJI Gavai

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

A plea has been filed seeking criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court courtroom. The request has been made to the Attorney General of India for his consent, as required under law. Incident Details The attack […]

Law & Order National

Mukul Rohatgi Slams Shoe Attack, Urges Religious Neutrality in Courts

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi strongly condemned the recent courtroom incident in which a 71-year-old lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, tried to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice B. R. Gavai. The shoe did not hit the target, and Court security intervened immediately. Attack and Motive The attacker was heard shouting slogans such as “Sanatan ka apmaan nahi […]

Law & Order National

Advocate Claims Divine Motive in Shoe Attack on CJI

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Advocate Rakesh Kishore has claimed he harboured no remorse after attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai in Supreme Court. He said he believed he was “driven by divine anger” over comments the CJI made about a Khajuraho temple idol plea. The Incident in Court Around 11:35 a.m., during […]

National

PM Modi Condemns Attack on Chief Justice

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the attempted attack on Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai in the Supreme Court premises, saying the act has “angered every Indian.” He spoke to the CJI shortly after the breach of decorum. Modi’s Reaction In a statement, Modi called the incident “utterly condemnable” and said there is […]

South India State News

Stalin Condemns Attack on Chief Justice

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin strongly condemned the attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai during Supreme Court proceedings, calling it a “shameful act” that undermines the dignity of the judiciary. Strong Words from the CM Stalin said that although the CJI responded with calm and dignity, […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Loose Cannons in High Office: A Tale of Two G’s — Gavai and Gadkari

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

India’s most important institutions are supposed to inspire confidence through dignity, restraint, and sober words. The Supreme Court and the Union Cabinet aren’t reality shows where the loudest soundbite wins. Yet, two men — Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari — have developed an unfortunate knack for proving otherwise. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

CJI Mocks Hindu Sentiments: Supreme Court’s Arrogance on Display

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has once again shown where it stands when it comes to Hindu faith — at the bottom of the courtroom joke book. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, while hearing a plea regarding the restoration of a beheaded idol of Lord Vishnu at Khajuraho’s historic Javari temple, thought it fit […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Revamping Judicial Appointments: Can Democracy and Independence Coexist?

By BPN News Desk August 27, 2025

A fresh storm has erupted over judicial appointments in India. Justice Vipul Pancholi’s proposed elevation to the Supreme Court has triggered dissent within the Collegium itself. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, in a rare move, openly opposed the recommendation, warning it was “counter-productive to the administration of justice” and risked damaging whatever credibility the