Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC dissolves CMJ University, upholds Meghalaya govt’s 2014 order
A bench comprising justices PS Narasimha and Sandeep Mehta upheld the state’s order, dismissing the Meghalaya high court’s 2021 directive for a reconsideration of the dissolution
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 12:34 PM IST
‘Illegitimate wife’: SC rap for Bombay HC over misogynistic labels
A three-judge bench delivered the ruling while answering a reference made by a two-judge bench last year.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Are freebies creating a class of parasites: SC
In recent years, both the Union government and state governments have launched a slew of welfare schemes involving direct transfers.
Published on Feb 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Top court frees man after 10 years in jail
The Supreme Court has exonerated a man who spent over 10 years in jail for a murder that was never proved beyond reasonable doubt
Published on Feb 12, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC: No need for round-the-clock guards at ATMs
The Supreme Court ruled that banks aren't required to have 24/7 security guards at ATMs, overturning a Gauhati high court directive for practical reasons.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 05:26 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
‘Unfeasible’: SC on national directives on mob lynching
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue nationwide directives for uniform compensation and monitoring cases of mob lynching and cow vigilantism
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
No round-the-clock guards needed at ATMs, rules Supreme Court
The bench accepted the arguments presented by the Union government and banks that deploying security guards at every ATM was impractical
Published on Feb 11, 2025 02:51 PM IST
Only states can tax lotteries, not Centre: SC rules
The judgment struck down the Centre’s attempt to levy service tax on lottery distributors.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 11:58 AM IST
Guv’s discretion can’t override constitutional provisions: SC
SC on Monday reserved its verdict on the matter, setting the stage for a landmark ruling that could redefine the constitutional boundaries of gubernatorial authority
Published on Feb 11, 2025 10:40 AM IST
‘Daydreaming’ about cycle tracks in all cities when basic needs unmet: SC
A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a directive for dedicated cycle tracks across all major cities
Published on Feb 11, 2025 09:24 AM IST
‘How can a poem on non-violence be a crime?’ SC slams Gujarat police
The bench underscored that the poem was not against any religion or community and, in fact, conveyed a message of peace
Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:37 PM IST
SC slams TN guv for ‘impasse’ over assent
The court was referring to the proviso under Article 200 of the Constitution that deals with governor’s assent to state bills.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:30 AM IST
Failure to inform arrest grounds violates rights: SC
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and N Kotiswar Singh underscored that the obligation to inform detainees of the grounds of arrest is a fundamental right under Article 22(1) of the Constitution
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:12 AM IST
SC relaxes order on listing of bail pleas before same judge
A bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran issued this clarification while hearing a case from Jharkhand, where bail applications of different accused persons under the same FIR were assigned to different high court benches.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:08 AM IST
SC cites haste in trial to set aside death penalty
A bench comprising justices Vikram Nath, Sanjay Karol and Sandeep Mehta underscored the fundamental necessity of affording a fair defence to the accused, particularly in cases involving capital punishment
Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:58 AM IST
SC refuses to issue orders to Delhi high court on tree-felling hearing
A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan declined to issue a clarificatory order for the high court
Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:40 AM IST
SC emphasises access to justice for marginalised litigants
The court made these observations while condoning a delay of 225 days in a second appeal filed by a woman seeking legal recognition as the wife of her deceased husband
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:59 PM IST
SC junks postal ballot plea for students, CJI cites fellow judge who travels to vote
The manual on electoral rolls provides a framework for students seeking to exercise their voting rights while residing away from their homes for educational purposes.
Updated on Feb 07, 2025 05:13 PM IST
SC slams TN governor Ravi for ‘own procedure’ to delay bills
The Supreme Court questioned Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's delay in assenting to bills, emphasizing the need to clarify gubernatorial discretion under Article 200.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Pay maintenance to wife even if her earlier marriage is valid: SC
The Supreme Court has directed a man to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, despite her previous marriage being legally subsisting.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 07:02 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC transfers all CLAT 2025 challenges to Delhi HC for centralised adjudication
The bench observed that similar challenges to the undergraduate and postgraduate CLAT-2025 results were pending before multiple high courts.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 11:46 AM IST
SC urges CJI to clarify rule on surrender exemptions
A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta underscored the apparent anomaly in the listing of exemption applications.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 06:17 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC clears man of rape charges after 27 years
The man was convicted for kidnapping and raping a woman, who is now his wife and the mother of their four children.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 04:14 AM IST
SC summons MP secretary over poor quality, delayed appeals
The Supreme Court summoned Madhya Pradesh's law secretary over delays in state appeals, seeking accountability for questionable litigation practices.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Indian penal law does not recognise necrophilia as an offence, SC affirms
The top court was hearing an appeal by the Karnataka government challenging the high court’s decision to acquit an accused of rape charges
Published on Feb 05, 2025 06:02 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Can’t detain foreigners for eternity: SC slams Assam
The court directed the Union government to submit an affidavit outlining how such cases would be handled
Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Supreme Court rules for equal exam rights for all disabled candidates
All authorities, recruitment agencies and examination bodies must uniformly follow the revised guidelines, directed the bench.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:38 AM IST
SC refuses to hear plea on Maha Kumbh deaths
“You should also go to the high court. The issues you have raised can be addressed there,” the bench told the petitioner.
Published on Feb 04, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Top court denies Ram Rahim relief in sacrilege cases
Ram Rahim, who is serving a 20-year sentence in connection with two rape cases, is currently out on a 30-day parole
Published on Feb 04, 2025 06:38 AM IST
SC seeks forensic report on alleged leaked audio of Manipur CM
The case revolves around audio recordings allegedly made by a whistleblower during a closed-door meeting with N Biren Singh.
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 07:04 AM IST
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