Registered Property Alone Not Proof of Ownership: SC

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Government Policies National

The Supreme Court of India has clarified that simply registering a property is not sufficient to establish legal ownership over it. In a crucial ruling that affects property disputes across the country, the apex court said that a registered sale deed may indicate a transaction has taken place,

Law & Order National

SC: Making Laws Not Contempt, Legislatures Within Rights

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a ruling that upholds the constitutional separation of powers, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the mere act of law-making by Parliament or state legislatures cannot be construed as contempt of court. The clarification came while hearing a contempt petition linked to the Chhattisgarh government’s response to a 2011 Supreme Court order […]

International

US Supreme Court Lets Trump End Migrant Parole Program

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a major legal and humanitarian development, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to end the CHNV parole program, a Biden-era initiative that granted temporary legal status to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The decision, delivered through an unsigned emergency order, overturns a lower court injunction that had blocked the

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Upholds Waqf Act’s Constitutionality Amidst Legal Challenge

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

The Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, heard petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and declined to grant interim relief. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized that laws passed by Parliament carry a presumption of constitutionality unless a glaring illegality is evident. CJI Gavai’s Strong Statement on Legislative Power […]

Technology Telecom

SC Rejects AGR Dues Waiver Pleas by Airtel, Vodafone Idea

By BPN News Desk May 19, 2025

In a critical verdict impacting the telecom sector, the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2025, dismissed petitions by telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices seeking a waiver on interest, penalties, and interest on penalties related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The bench led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala ruled the […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court: Rohingya Must Be Deported If Found Foreigners

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2025

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Rohingya refugees residing in the country without legal documentation must be deported under the provisions of the Foreigners Act. A three-judge bench led by Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Dipankar Datta and N. Kotiswar Singh, clarified that the identification cards issued by the […]

East India State News

Kolkata Teachers Protest Supreme Court Ruling on Job Terminations

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In Kolkata, hundreds of school teachers and non-teaching staff have taken to the streets in protest after the Supreme Court upheld a verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,753 individuals recruited through the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) process. The apex court’s decision reaffirmed a 2024 Calcutta High Court judgment, which declared the recruitment

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Orders ₹50 Lakh Compensation for Arbitrary Demolitions

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) to pay ₹10 lakh each to five residents whose homes were unlawfully demolished in March 2021, totaling ₹50 lakh in compensation. Calling the actions “inhuman” and “shocking,” the Court sharply criticized the PDA for violating citizens’ right to shelter and due process

State News West India

Supreme Court Allows Adani’s Dharavi Redevelopment Amid Legal Challenge

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

India’s Supreme Court has declined to impose a stay on the Dharavi redevelopment project awarded to the Adani Group, despite legal objections raised by Dubai-based Seclink Technologies Corp. The court has issued notices to Adani Properties, the Maharashtra government, and Seclink Technologies, requesting their responses to the ongoing dispute. Background of the

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Affirms Eligibility of Visually Impaired Candidates for Judiciary

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2025

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that visually impaired individuals cannot be barred from serving as judges, emphasizing that disability should not hinder one’s eligibility for judicial positions. This decision underscores the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunity within the judiciary. Striking Down Discriminatory Provisions The Court