Supreme Court Rejects New Petitions on Waqf Act

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

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The Supreme Court of India has refused to admit new petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, reaffirming its earlier decision to only consider a limited number of cases already listed before it. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice

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Supreme Court Advocates Mandatory Generic Drug Prescriptions

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

In a major push towards ethical medical practice and affordable healthcare, the Supreme Court of India has recommended a nationwide policy mandating doctors to prescribe only generic medicines. This step is aimed at curbing unethical promotional practices by pharmaceutical companies that often result in inflated medical bills for patients. The observation was made during

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Supreme Court Flags Gaps in Arbitration Bill 2024

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has urged the Ministry of Law and Justice to revisit and amend the proposed Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2024. The apex court expressed concerns over persistent procedural ambiguities in the arbitration framework, particularly the absence of statutory provisions allowing arbitral tribunals to include

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Indian Government Considers Stricter Regulations for Online Content Amid Controversies

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

In response to recent controversies surrounding online content, notably involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, the Indian government is evaluating the need for stricter regulations governing digital platforms. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has acknowledged growing societal concerns that the constitutional right to freedom of expression is being