SC Bench Reconstituted to Review 2022 ED Powers Verdict

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

Law & Order National

In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court of India has reconstituted a three-judge bench to re-examine its 2022 judgment that upheld the sweeping powers granted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The decision follows a series

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CJI Recuses from Waqf Act Case; Interim Relief Deferred

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2025

In a significant judicial development, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing the batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The move came during a critical phase of the Supreme Court’s proceedings, where an interim relief was anticipated but has now been deferred. Waqf Act […]

Business Industry

Supreme Court Nullifies JSW Steel’s Acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

In a dramatic ruling that has sent shockwaves through India’s corporate and legal landscape, the Supreme Court has nullified JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore acquisition of Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd (BPSL). The deal, approved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2019, was struck down on the grounds of serious procedural violations, marking a […]

National

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Probe into Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a judicial inquiry into the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The petition, filed by Fatesh Kumar Shahu, Mohammad Junaid, and Vicky Kumar, had demanded the formation of a commission headed by a retired Supreme […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Halts CBI Probe Against KM Abraham

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2025

In a major relief for Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch a probe against KM Abraham, the Chief Principal Secretary to the CM, in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets. The apex court, in its interim […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Judges Played Generals: How India’s Supreme Court Gambled with Kashmir’s Blood

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

They asked his religion before killing him. His wife, trembling in shock, was told to “go and tell Modi.” This isn’t fiction. This isn’t 1990. This happened in April 2025, in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam—a region we are told has returned to “normalcy.” Seven Hindus, tourists, were butchered because they were not Muslim. And as their […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Judges Played Generals: How India’s Supreme Court Gambled with Kashmir’s Blood

By Editor - News Desk April 23, 2025

They asked his religion before killing him. His wife, trembling in shock, was told to “go and tell Modi.” This isn’t fiction. This isn’t 1990. This happened in April 2025, in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam—a region we are told has returned to “normalcy.” Seven Hindus, tourists, were butchered because they were not Muslim. And as their […]

South India State News

SC Halts Telangana Tree Felling, Demands Wildlife Protection

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Telangana government to stop all tree-felling activities in Kancha Gachibowli near Hyderabad, emphasizing the urgent need to restore ecological balance and protect the wildlife affected by unauthorized deforestation. Court Demands Restoration and Wildlife Protection A bench led by Justices B.R. Gavai and Augustine George Masih

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Questions Centre on ‘Waqf by User’ Provision in Amended Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A significant point of contention is the removal of the ‘Waqf by user’ provision, which previously allowed properties used for religious or charitable purposes over time to be recognized as Waqf, even without formal

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Slams Government for Delay in Cashless Treatment Scheme for Accident Victims

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the central government for failing to implement a long-awaited cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims. The scheme, meant to ensure immediate and free emergency care during the critical ‘golden hour’ after an accident, was to be rolled out by March 15, 2025, but the deadline […]