US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2026

International

The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that his executive order violated the 14th Amendment. The decision preserves automatic citizenship for most children born on American soil, regardless of their parents’ immigration

International

Democrats Demand Refund Of Invalid Tariffs

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

Democratic lawmakers in the United States have urged the federal government to refund billions of dollars collected under tariffs that were recently struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The demand follows a ruling that found certain duties imposed under emergency powers to be unlawful. Democrats Seek Refund Of Trump Tariff Revenue Several Democratic members […]

International

EU Rejects Higher US Tariffs After Court Ruling

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

The European Union has said it will not accept any increase in U.S. tariffs following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down certain duties imposed under emergency powers. EU officials stated that any future trade arrangement must not result in higher tariff burdens on European exports. EU Rejects Increase In US Tariffs European […]

International

US To Halt Illegal Tariffs From February 24

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2026

The United States will stop collecting certain import tariffs from February 24, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the duties were imposed without proper legal authority. U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that the affected tariff codes will be deactivated at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on the effective date. US Supreme Court Rules […]

Government Policies National

Registered Property Alone Not Proof of Ownership: SC

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

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, but ownership is a matter of legal […]

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 […]