Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Amid Cash Row

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Law & Order National

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned amid the controversy over the alleged recovery of unaccounted cash from his official residence and the impeachment process initiated against him. The resignation comes as the issue continues to draw national attention over judicial accountability and the

International

Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, ending a turbulent tenure at the Justice Department that had drawn sustained political scrutiny. The sudden move adds to a growing pattern of leadership churn inside the administration and raises fresh questions about stability at the […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Arrest Is a Start: Devendra Fadnavis Must Ensure Swift Justice in the Badlapur Case

By BPN News Desk March 2, 2026

The arrest in the Badlapur case is not a cause for celebration. It is a long overdue correction. For days, the public was forced to watch a display of administrative hesitation while religious sentiments were openly mocked. While an arrest finally signals that the law has woken up, it does not erase the questions surrounding […]

Law & Order National

CJI Says Delayed Justice Is Destroyed

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant warned that delays in court decisions can destroy justice rather than merely deny it. Speaking at the Fali Nariman Memorial Lecture in Mumbai, he said prompt judicial intervention is vital, especially for ordinary citizens facing executive actions where timely relief is often the only real form of justice. Role […]

Law & Order National

CJI Says Justice Resides in District Courts

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that true justice largely resides in district courts, stressing their central role in delivering justice to ordinary citizens. He noted that for most people, district courts are the first and most important point of contact with the judicial system. District Courts Are Not “Lower” Courts The CJI […]

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Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

Former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has said that keeping people in jail for years before their trial effectively amounts to punishment and distorts the basic principles of criminal law. He warned that such practices turn the legal system on its head by undermining the presumption of innocence. Bail Should Be the Norm Chandrachud […]

Entertainment Reviews

Haq Review: Yami Gautam’s Boldest Role Yet in a Film That Redefines Justice

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

Suparn S Varma’s Haq stands tall as one of the most fearless courtroom dramas in recent Hindi cinema. The film revisits the emotionally charged debate between faith and fundamental rights through the lens of a woman’s quiet defiance. It is not loud or theatrical, yet every scene leaves a mark. At its heart, Haq is […]

Law & Order National

Justice Prathiba M. Singh Named Chair Of WIPO Board

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court has been appointed as the Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Advisory Board of Judges for the 2025-27 term. This is the first time an Indian judge has been chosen to lead the board. Career Background Justice Singh began her legal practice in 1991 and […]

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CJI Gavai Says Legalisation Alone Isn’t Law

By BPN News Desk October 4, 2025

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai emphasized during a recent address that mere legalization of a statute does not guarantee it becomes a true law. He argued that legality without justice or fairness is insufficient to uphold the dignity of the Constitution. Distinction Between Law and Justice Gavai cited examples of laws that, though legal, […]

National

Wangchuk’s Wife Defends Him Over ‘Pakistan Link’ Claims

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of jailed Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, rejected allegations that her husband had ties to Pakistan. She questioned why India can play cricket with Pakistan, yet her husband is not permitted to attend a UN conference there. Arrest And Allegations Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act after unrest in Leh […]