Centre Opposes Sonam Wangchuk Medical Release

By BPN News Desk February 12, 2026

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The Union government told the Supreme Court that activist Sonam Wangchuk does not require release on medical grounds, stating that his health condition is stable and under regular monitoring. Sonam Wangchuk Health Status In Court During the hearing, the Centre informed the court that medical

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The Waqf Amendment Bill in Supreme Court: A Constitutional Challenge or Legal Course Correction?

By BPN News Desk May 14, 2025

The ongoing Supreme Court hearing on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2023, marks a critical legal moment where religious tradition, statutory reform, and constitutional rights intersect. At the heart of the petitions challenging the bill lies a singular contentious clause—the removal of the “Waqf by User” provision—which the petitioners argue infringes on the rights

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Supreme Court Hears Challenges to Waqf Amendment Act Amid Nationwide Protests

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court commenced hearings on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Among the petitioners are Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, and the Communist Party of India. They contend that the amendments infringe on the autonomy of religious institutions and […]

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Actor Vijay Challenges Waqf Act in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has approached the Supreme Court with a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2023. His move adds a new dimension to the growing national debate around the controversial legislation, which was recently passed by Parliament and has since drawn sharp criticism. Vijay’s […]