CJI Says Delayed Justice Is Destroyed

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Law & Order National

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

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear Milords, Will Every Citizen Get the Vantara-Style 21-Day Justice Delivery?

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

India’s judicial system is often described as a sluggish elephant—majestic, powerful, but painfully slow to move. Cases drag on for decades, files gather dust, and ordinary people wait lifetimes for justice that never comes. And yet, like a flash of lightning in the monsoon sky, the Supreme Court managed to close the Vantara case in […]

Law & Order National

SC Cancels Darshan’s Bail, Orders Immediate Arrest

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has cancelled bail granted to actor Darshan and his co-accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, declaring the Karnataka High Court’s order “perverse” and legally unjustifiable. Key Legal Findings The Supreme Court bench — comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan — found the High Court did not apply its mind while granting […]

Breaking Down The News Opinion

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 […]