Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC to hear Pegasus snooping case on April 22
A bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh scheduled the hearing next month as it took up journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s petition in the matter
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 03:48 PM IST
SC agrees to examine CBI’s plea to cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan’s bail in DHFL case
A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued a notice on the CBI’s appeal against the high court order granting Wadhawan bail over medical reasons
Published on Mar 07, 2025 12:44 PM IST
FIRs not reliant on prior probe in graft cases: SC
Law enforcement agencies must not be restrained by unnecessary administrative hurdles in initiating investigations, the top court said
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Collegium picks justice Bagchi for top court, in line to be CJI in 2031
Justice Joymalya Bagchi has served as a high court judge for more than 13 years and has gained experience in diverse fields of law
Published on Mar 07, 2025 04:56 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Collegium picks Calcutta HC’s justice Joymalya Bagchi for SC, will be CJI in 2031
The collegium highlighted that after the retirement of justice Altamas Kabir as CJI in 2013, there has been no CJI from the Calcutta high court
Published on Mar 06, 2025 09:35 PM IST
SC slams Punjab Govt over ‘most shameless’ statement
A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and N Kotiswar Singh took Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha, who appeared virtually, to task for failing to implement previous court orders
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Preventive detention ‘draconian’ measure, needs safeguards: SC
The top court said preventive detention can’t override fundamental rights without strict adherence to procedural protections
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:56 AM IST
Builders can’t use insolvency to evade penalties: Top court
The verdict may have far-reaching implications for realtors and businesses attempting to use insolvency proceedings as a means to evade penalties
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:54 AM IST
Corrupt leaders, officials greater threats than assassins: SC
The Supreme Court states corrupt officials pose a greater threat to society than hired killers, stressing the need for accountability and public trust.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:48 AM IST
SC slams ‘casual’ bail in cases of dowry deaths
SC observed allowing alleged perpetrators to remain on bail could undermine both the fairness of the trial and public confidence in the criminal justice system.
Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC urges states, UTs to frame policy on prices of medicines
The SC bench underscored the judiciary’s deference to policy-making bodies while also pressing for a review of existing healthcare pricing practices
Published on Mar 05, 2025 12:02 AM IST
Calling someone ‘Pakistani’ in poor taste but not a criminal offence: SC
According to the complaint, the person allegedly insulted the complainant using communal slurs and exerted criminal force against him.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 03:18 PM IST
SC directs Centre, states to provide facilities for breastfeeding
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Union and state governments have a legal obligation to provide adequate facilities to facilitate breastfeeding in public spaces
Published on Mar 04, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
No takedowns of social media posts without creator’s response: SC
The top court’s observation signals a potential recalibration of the content moderation framework under Indian law, balancing state interests with the fundamental right to free speech.
Published on Mar 04, 2025 06:26 AM IST
SC orders brothers with disabilities be reunited, cites their ‘inseparable bond’
The bench invoked the “parens patriae” doctrine (the court’s duty to protect vulnerable persons), underscoring the “unique connection” between the two brothers
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 06:01 AM IST
SC allows podcast, wants new law for social media
Allahbadia had sought protection from arrest in criminal cases linked to distasteful and obscene remarks he made on a YouTube show
Published on Mar 04, 2025 05:54 AM IST
Police should value right to free speech and expression, says SC
The court criticised police for registering an FIR against Congress Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Imran Pratapgarhi for posting a poem on social media
Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:00 AM IST
SC strengthens legal protection in appeal cases
SC underscored that an acquitted accused stands on a higher pedestal than an accused facing trial, who is presumed to be innocent until he is proven guilty.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:24 AM IST
‘Arbitrary and illegal’: SC sets aside 2 judicial officers’ termination
Drawing parallels with its past rulings on gender equality, the court observed that discrimination against women -- direct or systemic -- must be addressed at every level of the workforce, including the judiciary.
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:06 AM IST
SC allows BJP govt to retract appeal against HC order on ABHIM
This marks the first instance of the BJP-led Delhi government reversing a legal challenge initiated by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration
Published on Feb 28, 2025 11:36 PM IST
Minor procedural lapses in arrests not to be seen with magnifying glass: Justice Trivedi
According to justice Trivedi, arrests under special statutes are often a necessary tool in the investigation process, serving multiple investigative purposes
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 09:21 AM IST
SC puts safeguards in GST, Customs arrests
Supreme Court upholds GST and Customs officers' arrest powers, mandates judicial safeguards against arbitrary detention, ensuring constitutional rights.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 12:21 AM IST
SC introduces safeguards against arrest under GST and Customs Act
The court disapproved of enforcement officers using “threat and coercion” during search and seizure operations under the GST framework.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 11:09 AM IST
Juvenile’s conviction can’t hurt future prospects: SC
Emphasising the rehabilitative nature of the juvenile justice law, the court struck down a police-issued character certificate that disclosed a juvenile conviction, calling it a violation of statutory safeguards
Published on Feb 27, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Govt against life poll ban over convictions
The Union government opposes a lifetime ban on convicted lawmakers, defending a six-year disqualification period as constitutional and reasonable.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 12:06 AM IST
‘Harsh’: Centre opposes lifetime disqualification of convicted lawmakers
The Centre argued that the impugned provisions of Representation of the People Act, 1951, are based on the principles of “proportionality and reasonability”.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 04:53 PM IST
Expulsion of RJD MLC over criticising CM excessive: SC
Singh was expelled in July 2024 following allegations that he made derogatory remarks against Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 01:06 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC defines limits of legislative penalties, cites proportionality
The SC bench underscored that while legislatures have the authority to discipline members, expulsions and severe penalties should be imposed only in “exceptional” cases.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Delhi top cop pick: SC leaves issue open for future ruling
The court was hearing a petition filed by NGO Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) on Asthana’s appointment.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 05:42 AM IST
SC sets Mar 21 deadline for Centre’s reply on deportation of foreign nationals
In its February 4 order, the Supreme Court had directed the Centre and the Assam government to expedite the deportation process
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 12:23 PM IST