Supreme Court Directs States Not To Obstruct Voter Roll Revision

By BPN News Desk February 10, 2026

Law & Order National

The Supreme Court said states must not create obstacles in completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stressing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the voter list verification process. Supreme Court On Electoral Roll Revision A bench led by Justice Surya Kant

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Supreme Court Rebukes Jan Suraaj Party

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

The Supreme Court sharply criticised a petition filed by Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, questioning the intent behind the plea and warning against using the judiciary for publicity. The observations came during a hearing where the court examined the party’s challenge related to electoral matters. Supreme Court Criticism Of Jan Suraaj Party Petition The bench […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Flags Sonam Wangchuk’s Health, Urges Review of Detention

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and asked the Central government whether it could reconsider his continued detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Supreme Court Raises Health Concerns of Sonam Wangchuk A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P B Varale observed that medical […]

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Explained: Why the Supreme Court Let Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Speak, Then Asked Her Lawyers to Take Over

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

The recent Supreme Court hearing in which Mamata Banerjee personally addressed the bench triggered predictable confusion. Social media immediately split into two camps: one claiming she had no right to speak because she is not an advocate, and the other treating the episode as proof that political power bends judicial procedure. Neither reading is legally […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Rebukes Sharmila Tagore in Stray Dog Case

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The Supreme Court on Friday criticised veteran actor Sharmila Tagore’s arguments in an ongoing case on stray dog management, saying her examples were “detached from reality” as the top court examined evidence and proposals related to controlling stray animals in public spaces. Court Hearing and Comments During a hearing on a suo motu case about […]

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Supreme Court to Re-Hear Stray Dog Rules Plea in January

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has postponed a hearing on a petition challenging newly framed stray dog rules and indicated it will address broader questions about humane treatment of animals when the case resumes on January 7. The decision came after heated exchanges in court over claims that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) had […]

National

SC Refuses Urgent Hearing On IndiGo Cancellation Plea

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition related to IndiGo’s ongoing flight cancellations. The petitioner had sought immediate intervention, citing large-scale disruption across the country, but the court said an urgent hearing was not required at this stage. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that the […]

Law & Order National

SC Orders Probe into 3-Year Delay in Case Listing

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The Supreme Court has sharply criticized its Registry for failing to list a petition for over three years, despite a direct court order to do so immediately after service of notice. Background of the Case The petition was filed in 2022 by a complainant challenging bail granted by the Madras High Court to a former […]

International

Trump Warns US May “Suffer Greatly” over Tariffs Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could face severe economic consequences if the Supreme Court does not overturn a ruling that declared many of his administration’s tariffs illegal. Trump’s Warning on Economy Trump said that if the appeals court ruling is upheld, the U.S. could become “unbelievably poor again” and “suffer so […]

North India State News

Supreme Court Forms SIT to Probe Vantara Wildlife Centre

By BPN News Desk August 26, 2025

The Supreme Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations against Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre run by Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar. The court said while many charges of mistreatment and irregular animal acquisition were not backed by proof, an inquiry was necessary to address questions of oversight. The SIT […]