Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC quashes expulsion of RJD legislator Sunil Kumar Singh from Bihar House
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the punishment was “excessive” and “disproportionate” even as it underscored the necessity for lawmakers to exhibit restraint and maintain decorum
Published on Feb 25, 2025 11:29 AM IST
Disputed well near Sambhal’s mosque a public property: UP
The dispute stems from a claim that the Mughal-era mosque was built after demolishing a historic temple, Harihar Temple.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Centre seeks more time for Assam deportations
The Union government seeks more time from the Supreme Court to comply with deportation orders for 270 foreign nationals detained in Assam's camps.
Published on Feb 25, 2025 07:06 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court acquits murder accused after 21-year legal battle
It took over a decade for the case to finally reach a decisive stage in the Supreme Court. In March 2024, arguments were concluded and judgment was reserved.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
‘Both hands intact’ rule for MBBS admissions ableist: SC
The Supreme Court strongly criticised the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) regulations requiring candidates to have “both hands intact” to qualify for medical education.
Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC agrees to examine YouTuber’s plea to club cases over ‘obscene remarks’
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani’s petition sought the quashing of the case registered at the cyber police station in Guwahati, arguing that it was lodged after a related one in Mumbai
Published on Feb 21, 2025 12:44 PM IST
SC quashes culpable homicide charges slapped on doctor over phone prescription
The Supreme Court said that the doctor may be held accountable for negligence but not under the graver Section 304 Part I of IPC (culpable homicide not amounting to murder)
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 09:34 AM IST
SC clears TN’s F4 partnership, rejects conditions set by HC
The bench observed that the delivery of public services and infrastructure projects was often more effective when executed through private partnerships rather than direct government provision
Published on Feb 21, 2025 08:10 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges
The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 04:46 AM IST
SC stays Lokpal’s order on HC judges, calls it ‘very disturbing’
The court signalled its strong disapproval of the ombudsman’s stance in entertaining two complaints against the sitting high court judge
Published on Feb 20, 2025 12:08 PM IST
Foreigners tribunals powerless to review its orders: SC
The court’s ruling stemmed from the case of Rejia Khatun, a resident of Tezpur, who faced two proceedings before different benches of the foreigners tribunal
Published on Feb 20, 2025 10:31 AM IST
‘Failure of marriage not end of life’, Supreme Court tell young couple
The apex court, invoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, granted the divorce and also terminated all pending legal proceedings between the parties.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 08:33 AM IST
SC to examine Lokpal’s powers over HC judges
This principle was derived from the need to uphold judicial independence while ensuring accountability.
Published on Feb 20, 2025 06:18 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Amid CEC appointment controversy, SC defers hearing on pleas against 2023 law
The adjournment came after solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing Union government, sought more time due to his engagement in a constitution bench matter
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Top court seeks policy on premature release of convicts on life term
Aiming to standardise the process of granting permanent remission across the country, a bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasised that the power to grant remission must be exercised in a “fair and reasonable manner”.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:40 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC: Balance free speech with responsibility
The bench, while upholding the fundamental right to free speech enshrined under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, stressed that this right comes with an inherent duty to publish news and opinions responsibly.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:38 AM IST
SC protects podcaster from arrest, wants obscenity law
The Supreme Court granted YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia interim protection from arrest over obscene remarks
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 12:08 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC to consider expedited hearing of challenges to law for appointing CEC, ECs
The Supreme Court agreed to consider an expedited hearing a day after Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the next CEC amid resistance from the main Opposition Congress
Published on Feb 18, 2025 01:15 PM IST
SC calls Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks ‘perversity,’ calls for regulations
Despite its strong condemnation, the Supreme Court agreed to protect Ranveer Allahbadia from arrest, while imposing strict conditions
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 02:29 PM IST
SC sets aside death penalty to man convicted of killing wife, daughter
The bench said that capital punishment, being the most severe penalty in the judicial system, must only be imposed when there is absolute certainty about guilt, which was absent in the present case
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:14 AM IST
‘No speedy trial, no justice’: SC warns against eroding system’s credibility
The court called for urgent reforms in trial procedures to prevent undue delays that undermine faith in the criminal justice system
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:04 AM IST
SC contempt notice to UP over mosque demolition
A bench comprising justices Bhushan R Gavai and AG Masih also restrained the district administration from carrying out any further demolition until March 18.
Updated on Feb 18, 2025 05:21 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Top court to hear Places of Worship Act pleas in April
CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who was sitting in a two-judge combination for the day, emphasised that the matter requires a three-judge bench, leading to its deferment.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 04:00 AM IST
SC underlines need for separation of investigation and adjudication in NFRA proceedings
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta argued that NFRA has only three members and lacks the capacity for distinct investigative and adjudicatory functions
Published on Feb 17, 2025 09:58 PM IST
SC orders retrial of UP man on death row for 2014 murders, flags unfair trial
Senior counsel and ex-Delhi HC judge Rajiv Shakdher, appearing for the accused, flagged lapses in the conduct of the trial and justifiability of the punishment
Published on Feb 17, 2025 06:44 PM IST
SC adjourns hearing on Places of Worship Act pleas citing lack of quorum
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, who was sitting in a two-judge combination for the day, emphasised that the matter requires a three-judge bench leading to its deferment
Published on Feb 17, 2025 02:14 PM IST
SC slams TN body over delay in petition against Isha Foundation
The case concerns a show cause notice issued to Isha Foundation for carrying out construction work at Velliangiri Hills, Coimbatore
Published on Feb 15, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Ranveer Allahbadia seeks SC relief amid multiple FIRs for obscene remarks
Senior advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, representing Allahbadia, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, requesting an urgent hearing
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 11:07 AM IST
In SC, govt flags legislative gap in arbitration law
Appearing before a five-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, solicitor general Tushar Mehta highlighted the key objectives of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
Published on Feb 14, 2025 06:16 AM IST
Workplace reprimand not a criminal offence: SC
A senior’s reprimand at the workplace does not amount to an “intentional insult” warranting criminal proceedings against the former, the Supreme Court has ruled
Published on Feb 14, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi