North India State News

Supreme Court Refuses GRAP IV Relaxation Amid Delhi’s Air Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant any relaxation under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) IV for Delhi, citing the city’s persistent air pollution issues. The bench emphasized the need for a consistent downward trend in the Air Quality Index (AQI) before any reconsideration of restrictions. SC’s Firm Stance on Delhi’s Air […]

Law & Order National

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines to Curb ‘Bulldozer Justice’

By BPN News Desk November 13, 2024

In a significant judgment addressing the issue of ‘bulldozer justice,’ the Supreme Court has ruled that executive actions should not replace judicial processes and emphasized that legal proceedings must not assume an accused’s guilt prematurely. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan laid down guidelines on demolitions, cautioning

National

Supreme Court Allows LMV License Holders to Operate Commercial Vehicles

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2024

The Supreme Court has ruled that drivers with a Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license can legally operate transport vehicles weighing up to 7,500 kilograms. The decision, made by a five-judge Constitution bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, provides significant relief for thousands of LMV drivers who faced job insecurity due to legal […]

North India State News

Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of UP Madarsa Education Act

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, setting aside a previous judgment by the Allahabad High Court that had declared the Act unconstitutional. This landmark decision by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra […]

National

Supreme Court to Rule on Validity of UP Madarsa Education Act

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2024

The Supreme Court of India will deliver its judgment on the constitutional validity of the ‘Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act 2004’ tomorrow. The ruling follows an appeal against the Allahabad High Court’s March decision, which declared the Act unconstitutional, citing concerns that it prioritized religious instruction over a structured

South India State News

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Isha Yoga Centre

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition filed against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation, which claimed that two women were being held captive and brainwashed at the Isha Yoga Centre. The court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, concluded that the women, aged 39 and 42, had voluntarily chosen to reside at the […]

Law & Order

CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as His Successor

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has formally recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to the Union government, CJI Chandrachud stated that he would be demitting office on November 10, 2024, and proposed Justice Khanna to take over the role of Chief […]

South India State News

Supreme Court Halts Madras HC Probe Against Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2024

In a significant relief for spiritual leader Sadhguru, the Supreme Court today stayed a Madras High Court order directing Tamil Nadu police to investigate cases filed against his Isha Foundation. The top court has now taken over the case and instructed the state police to submit a status report, pausing any further action as per […]

Law & Order National

SIT Halts Tirupati Laddu Adulteration Probe as SC Reviews Case

By Editor - News Desk October 1, 2024

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the Andhra Pradesh government to investigate the alleged adulteration of Tirupati laddus has suspended its probe on Tuesday. The decision comes in compliance with a directive from the Supreme Court, as the case is currently under judicial review. The SIT had been actively investigating allegations that animal […]