Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC quashes FIR against Cong MP, upholds free speech
The court warned against the suppression of artistic expression, noting that judges must uphold fundamental rights on speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a), even if they personally disagree with the spoken or written word.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 08:08 AM IST
SC junks plea for FIR in cash discovery case
The top court underscored that after the inquiry, the CJI would have several options at his disposal, including recommending an FIR and initiating impeachment proceedings against justice Varma
Published on Mar 29, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New delhi
Supreme Court disapproves of direct FIRs in free speech case
The Supreme Court remained emphatic that police officials are “bound to honour and uphold freedom of speech and expression conferred on all citizens”
Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:58 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Justice Varma transferred to Allahabad HC, won’t get judicial work for now
After the transfer order was issued, CJI Khanna asked the Allahabad HC chief justice not to assign any judicial work to justice Varma, pending the inquiry
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 09:36 PM IST
Jagjit Singh Dallewal breaks fast as farmers’ protests ease at borders
Farmers, led by Dallewal under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, had been protesting along the Punjab-Haryana border since February 2024
Published on Mar 28, 2025 12:19 PM IST
SC upholds free speech, junks FIR against Congress MP for posting poem
The bench emphasised that the free expression of thoughts and views by individuals or groups is an integral part of a healthy, civilized society
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 11:23 AM IST
Supreme Court warns of eroding family values
A bench of justices Pankaj Mithal and SVN Bhatti warned that society is moving towards a scenario where individuals may soon find themselves isolated within their households
Published on Mar 28, 2025 09:14 AM IST
SC slams NCLAT for ignoring precedent, calls move ‘perverse’
The dispute arose in connection with the corporate insolvency resolution process of Tehri Iron and Steel Casting Ltd under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Collegium shifts another Delhi HC judge
The transfer had been under consideration for some time but was expedited following recent developments and questions about transparency in the judiciary
Published on Mar 28, 2025 07:20 AM IST
‘Strike balance in criminal appeals’: SC tells high courts to avoid delays
The Supreme Court urged high courts to prioritize criminal appeals of accused on bail, highlighting delays may lead to ethical concerns if they face jail after decades.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:26 AM IST
In-house probe expedited, judge may depose today
In preparation for his deposition, justice Varma met a team of lawyers on Wednesday to seek legal advice.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 08:16 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC turns down urgent mention of plea for FIR on Justice Varma case
Advocate Mathews J Nedumpara, who filed the plea, sought an expedited listing, but CJI Khanna declined to entertain the oral request, directing him to follow the standard procedure and submit an email outlining the urgency of the case.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC’s contentious rape verdict
The Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad HC's insensitive ruling on attempted rape, urging action against the responsible judge for lack of sensitivity.
Published on Mar 27, 2025 03:53 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC stays 'insensitive, inhuman' Allahabad HC judgment on attempt to rape
The Supreme Court minced no words in its criticism of justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra's reasoning, saying the judge “exhibits complete lack of sensitivity”
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 06:40 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC declines urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma
The petition questions why no immediate legal action was taken, alleging that the delay in disclosing details of the recovery points to a possible cover-up.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 11:04 AM IST
Insurers can deny claim over hiding drinking habit, says SC
The insurer pointed to an exclusion clause that denied coverage for ‘self-inflicted conditions’ and ‘complications arising from the misuse of alcohol’
Published on Mar 26, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Maha has outdone others on ‘aaya Ram, gaya Ram’: SC
The SC made the observation while hearing a case related to the disqualification of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs from Telangana who defected to Congress.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 06:07 AM IST
CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house
In-house inquiry into Justice Yashwant Varma intensifies as a three-judge panel inspects his residence following cash discovery amid controversy.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 02:31 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC takes cognisance of Allahabad HC ruling on attempt to rape, hearing today
CJI Sanjiv Khanna decided to initiate proceedings following a letter from senior advocate Shobha Gupta, who urged him to take cognisance of the matter
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 07:00 AM IST
Supreme Court orders police probe into suicide of two IIT-Delhi students in 2023
The petition in the matter was filed jointly by the parents of the two IIT students who claimed the deaths were not suicides but murders
Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:24 AM IST
Judicial panel to begin inquiry in justice Varma case this week
The three-member panel comprises justice Sheel Nagu, justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Anu Sivaraman.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:03 AM IST
Why Justice Varma had to be repatriated despite suspension of judicial duties
Though his judicial duties were revoked by a Delhi HC circular, he remained part of the high court collegium and administrative committees as a senior judge.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 06:12 AM IST
Rebuild houses arbitrarily razed in Uttar Pradesh, suggests SC
The court condemned the state's actions, noting that homes were demolished within 24 hours of notice, denying occupants a chance to contest the decision.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 02:40 AM IST
HC judge Yashwant Varma de-rostered, set to get repatriated
Chief justice Upadhyay’s move followed a directive from CJI Khanna, instructing that justice Varma be relieved of judicial duties pending further inquiry.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 02:24 AM IST
Justice Varma probe disclosure triggers internal judicial debate
The SC collegium, led by CJI Khanna and four justices, was informed on March 20 about the reported discovery of cash.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Conspiracy to malign: Justice Varma on ‘cash found’ at home
Justice Varma’s statement came in reply to the letter from the CJI, who had sought written explanations regarding the presence of cash allegedly found in the storeroom of his residence
Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
CJI sets up 3-member panel to probe judge
The committee comprises justice Sheel Nagu, chief justice of the Punjab & Haryana high court, justice GS Sandhawalia, chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh high court, and Anu Sivaraman, judge of the Karnataka high court
Published on Mar 23, 2025 07:02 AM IST
CJI Khanna orders in-house probe against justice Varma amid cash controversy
The Supreme Court has also directed he chief justice of the Delhi high court not to assign any judicial work to justice Yashwant Varma
Published on Mar 22, 2025 09:23 PM IST
Jailed murder convicts can study law online, rules Supreme Court
A bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh dismissed BCI’s challenge to a Kerala high court order that allowed the convicts to continue their education, pointing out that education could prove transformative for inmates.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
CJI begins probe on HC judge over cash recovery
CJI Sanjiv Khanna probes Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma after cash found at his home; Supreme Court collegium recommends his transfer to Allahabad HC.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 06:26 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi