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

Op-Eds Opinion

Protests as India’s New Veto Power: Why the Noise Bends the Judiciary and Government

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

Protests have become the new “veto power” in India. If you can mobilize a few thousand loud, persistent protestors, you can often stall or kill a policy — regardless of whether it benefits the larger public. So yes, it’s easy to organise protests in India — but it’s even easier for the system to surrender […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea in Justice Varma Cash Case

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

In a setback for Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking relief in a controversy related to an alleged cash transaction. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, firmly stated that the petition lacked merit and dismissed it at the admission stage itself. The case […]

International

Terror Attack Kills Six at Judiciary Centre in Zahedan

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

A terrorist attack on a judiciary building in Zahedan, a city in southeastern Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, left six people dead and around 20 injured on July 26. The attack targeted a courthouse and was carried out using firearms and grenades. Iranian security forces responded swiftly and neutralised the attackers after a prolonged gunfight. Courthouse Stormed […]

Law & Order National

SC to Hear Justice Varma’s Plea on Cash Scandal

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear on July 28 a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who has challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee that linked him to a controversial cash recovery incident. The petition also questions the recommendation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to begin impeachment […]

National

Over 200 MPs Move to Impeach Justice Yashwant Varma

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

In a rare and significant move, over 200 Members of Parliament have initiated impeachment proceedings against Justice Yashwant Varma. The motion has been signed by 145 MPs from the Lok Sabha and 63 from the Rajya Sabha, surpassing the constitutional threshold required to begin the process. Controversy Over Cash Found at Residence The impeachment demand […]

Law & Order National

Justice Varma Moves SC, Challenges Cash Inquiry

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has approached the Supreme Court challenging the findings of an in-house inquiry panel that accused him of misconduct in a cash recovery case. The panel had concluded that large quantities of burnt and semi-burnt currency were recovered from an outhouse at his former government residence in Delhi […]