SC Says Justice Varma’s Petition Was Improperly Filed

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Law & Order National

The Supreme Court on July 28 criticized Justice Yashwant Varma for filing a petition challenging an internal inquiry that had already concluded with findings against him. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih remarked that “this petition shouldn’t have been filed,” noting serious

Law & Order National

SC to Hear Justice Varma’s Plea on Cash Scandal

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear on July 28 a writ petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who has challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee that linked him to a controversial cash recovery incident. The petition also questions the recommendation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to begin impeachment […]

Law & Order National

SC Pauses HC Acquittal in Mumbai Blasts

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

The Supreme Court has temporarily paused the Bombay High Court’s verdict that acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bomb blasts case. However, it clarified that those already released will not be re-arrested. Limited Stay on High Court Verdict A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh ruled that the […]

Entertainment Regional Cinema

SC Asks Centre To Decide On Udaipur Files

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

The Supreme Court has asked the central government to urgently decide whether the film Udaipur Files should retain its certification. The film, based on the 2022 murder of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, has been accused of potentially disrupting communal harmony. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi invoked Section 6 of the Cinematograph […]

Law & Order National

SC Quashes 1,158 Punjab Professor Appointments

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has cancelled the appointments of 1,158 assistant professors and librarians made by the Punjab government in 2021. The decision was issued by a bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and K. Vinod Chandran, who found the process to be in violation of UGC norms and Article 14 of the Constitution, which […]

International

SC Clears Way For Trump To Cut Education Dept

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration, allowing it to proceed with a major restructuring of the Department of Education, including the planned layoff of around 1,400 employees. The decision overturns a lower court’s injunction that had temporarily blocked the move. The ruling, passed by a 6–3 majority, now […]

Law & Order National

SC Flags Divisive Content, Urges Self‑Regulation

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has called on citizens to exercise greater self-restraint on social media, warning that unchecked divisive content can harm social harmony. The Court reaffirmed the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression, but added that this right comes with responsibilities. During a recent hearing, the bench observed that the nature […]