Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC will take up Places of Worship pleas on December 12
CJI Sanjiv Khanna formed a special bench to hear petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act, amid rising legal disputes over religious sites.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 04:02 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
‘Not conducive to fair probe’: SC shifts cases of BJP leader to CBI
The cases, registered in December 2020, involved allegations of assault and molestation of Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers.
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Politicians can’t be too touchy about critical remarks, says SC
The court pointed out that the rhetoric exchanged between politicians today lacked the restraint seen in earlier times
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Questions that arise after Sambhal order
Closure in the Places of Worship Act challenge will help bring clarity on disputes regarding sites of worship
Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:14 PM IST
SC transfers criminal cases against West Bengal BJP leader to CBI
The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Pankaj Mithal, directed the CBI to take over the probe immediately and proceed in accordance with the law
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 11:21 AM IST
CJI recuses from hearing pleas on CEC appointment
The law excludes the CJI from the selection panel, a move that petitioners claim undermines the independence of the Election Commission of India
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:16 AM IST
SC slams NGT for linking fines to revenue of company
A bench, comprising justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan, underscored that such a methodology is alien to established legal principles
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:52 AM IST
SC ends decades-long conflict in Kerala church citing 2017 verdict
The Supreme Court’s 2017 judgment, delivered in the LS Verghese case, declared the 1934 constitution binding on all Malankara churches.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Delhi high court CJ Manmohan appointed SC judge
Justice Manmohan appointed as Supreme Court judge, enhancing Delhi high court's representation, following President's approval and Supreme Court collegium's recommendation.
Updated on Dec 04, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC penalises Centre, Army with ₹50,000 for litigation against soldier’s widow
The case pertained to Naik Inderjeet Singh, who suffered a cardiac arrest while patrolling in extreme weather conditions in January 2013
Published on Dec 03, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Delhi HC’s Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
Justice Manmohan’s elevation comes at a time when the Supreme Court is operating with two vacancies, and his appointment is expected to enhance the representation of the Delhi HC in the apex court.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 03:15 PM IST
High courts should not feel that we are behaving like a headmaster: SC
The Supreme Court urged against strict deadlines for high courts, citing heavy caseloads, while remanding a bail case back to Allahabad for reconsideration.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:00 AM IST
SC slams Senthil’s reinstatement as minister post bail
The Supreme Court expressed concern over Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji's reappointment after bail in a money-laundering case, fearing witness pressure.
Updated on Dec 03, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC seeks ECI’s response on increasing voters per polling station
Petitioner Indu Prakash Singh argued this disproportionately affects underprivileged groups and could deter voters due to longer queues and extended waiting times at polling stations
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 01:24 PM IST
SC expresses concern over Tamil Nadu minister Balaji’s reappointment to Cabinet
The case revolves around alleged kickbacks received for job appointments in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation of Chennai and the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation
Published on Dec 02, 2024 12:38 PM IST
Delhi HC: Controversy casts shadow over process for senior advocate designation
The controversy erupted a day after the Delhi high court reportedly cleared 70 lawyers for senior advocate designation, marking the culmination of a selection process
Published on Dec 01, 2024 11:50 AM IST
SC pulls up HDFC bank over ‘homebuyer harassment’
The Supreme Court sharply criticised HDFC Bank Ltd for a homebuyer being harassed, suggesting bank officials be identified and investigated in cases where they may have colluded with builders.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC hints at an intra-court appeal in Shahi Idgah case
But the bench had remarked during the previous hearing on November 5 that the high court had acted in an original capacity in this matter, and intra-court appeals might be allowed under its rules.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court tells trial court to halt action in Sambhal case
The apex court also emphasised the need for the Uttar Pradesh government to maintain “peace and harmony” in the communal dispute.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 04:00 AM IST
Refusal to marry isn’t an abetment to suicide, heartbreaks are part of life: SC
The Supreme Court ruled that abetment involves a mental process of instigating or intentionally aiding someone to commit suicide
Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:08 PM IST
SC restrains Sambhal court from taking further steps on mosque survey until Jan 8
The Supreme Court asked the mosque committee to approach the high court against the local court’s order of survey and added such petition would be listed within three days
Published on Nov 29, 2024 12:48 PM IST
SC agrees to hear PIL against Indiabulls Housing Finance alleging irregularities
IBHFL, now known as Sammaan Capital Ltd, is a mortgage-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 12:26 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on Sambhal mosque survey today
The petition, filed by the mosque’s managing committee, demands an immediate stay on the survey.
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 04:55 AM IST
Collegium picks Delhi HC chief justice Manmohan for Supreme Court elevation
Historically, the Delhi HC contributes three to four judges to SC at any given time, making justice Manmohan’s elevation timely to restore this representation
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 08:55 PM IST
SC agrees to examine CBI plea to transfer Yasin Malik’s trial from Jammu
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cited substantial risks in transporting Malik to Jammu for trial proceedings, underlining his connections with international terror networks
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 12:53 PM IST
SC calls for reforms to empower elected female representatives
The Supreme Court has underscored the urgent need for reform in governance structures to empower elected female representatives and safeguard their autonomy.
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Ex-attorney general Mukul Rohatgi ‘clears air’ on bribery charges against Adani
Rohatgi asserted that neither Gautam Adani nor Sagar Adani has been named in charges related to bribery or obstruction of justice under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:07 AM IST
'EVMs fine if you win, tainted if you lose': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court criticized politicians for questioning EVM credibility only after losses, affirming the machines' reliability and dismissing a related PIL.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 05:32 AM IST
‘Even acquittal can’t erase scars’: SC slams misuse of dowry laws
The bench emphasised that courts must carefully consider whether relatives residing in different cities are being implicated merely to pressure the primary accused.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 05:56 AM IST
Conversion for benefits is fraud on Constitution: SC
Citing the petitioner’s claim to SC status despite her baptism and practising Christianity, the court found her dual assertions untenable.
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 05:36 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi