Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC junks PIL demanding removal of Tamil Nadu governor
The SC made it clear that the removal of a governor falls under the exclusive domain of the President of India and is not a matter for judicial intervention.
Published on Feb 03, 2025 01:05 PM IST
SC refuses to entertain Kumbh stampede PIL, asks petitioner to approach HC
The PIL accused the Uttar Pradesh government of “lapses, negligence, and utter failure of administration” in handling the Maha Kumbh crowd
Published on Feb 03, 2025 12:54 PM IST
SC junks software firm’s plea to use ‘Java’ in domain name
The Delhi HC, in a series of rulings in February and July 2024, upheld Oracle’s claims, restraining the defendants from using the word JAVA in their domain name
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:25 PM IST
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Constitution protects not just good judges, but also bad ones: Justice Hrishikesh Roy
Justice Roy acknowledged that existing processes are slow and limited, with impeachment being the only formal method of removal.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 09:46 AM IST
Constitutional provisions protect both good, bad judges: Justice Hrishikesh Roy
Justice Roy offered an unfiltered look at judicial challenges, from accountability and liberty to transparency.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 11:54 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC declines plea against VIP darshan, flags preferential treatment in temples
The development came amid heightened concerns over crowd management in religious gatherings, especially after the recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 01:25 PM IST
SC refuses to lift ban on mining in Uttarakhand district
The Supreme Court upheld the Uttarakhand HC's order suspending mining in Bageshwar, citing severe environmental and safety concerns.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:22 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Draw up litigation policy for forces or face fines, govt told
A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also warned that if the government failed to take corrective action, the court would start imposing fines on frivolous appeals.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:20 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC orders strict action against all tanneries polluting Palar river
The top court highlighted the catastrophic impact on water bodies, groundwater and agricultural lands, which has led to economic hardship for farmers and posed significant public health risks.
Published on Jan 31, 2025 08:08 AM IST
SC orders tanneries polluting Palar river to pay for ecological restoration
The Supreme Court held that polluters remain liable to compensate victims and restore the environment until the damage is undone
Published on Jan 30, 2025 10:23 PM IST
SC seeks FIR details in triple talaq cases
The bench, also comprising justice Sanjay Kumar, passed the directive while hearing a batch of petitions filed by Muslim organisations challenging the constitutionality of the 2019 law.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC calls for law to secure domestic workers’ rights
The ruling marks a significant intervention in the ongoing debate over labour rights in India, particularly for a section of workers that has remained largely invisible in the eyes of the law.
Published on Jan 30, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC orders Haryana to pay ₹500,000 each to 3 men wrongly convicted of murder
The Supreme Court came down hard on the growing trend of appointing public prosecutors based on political loyalty rather than competence
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 05:48 PM IST
SC strikes down domicile-based reservation in PG medical admissions
The judgment sets a crucial precedent, effectively mandating that PG medical admissions under state quotas must be determined solely on merit in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 11:42 AM IST
Approach HC first: SC refuses to hear UAPA challenges directly
The bench concurred, instructing lawyers representing various petitioners to pursue their cases in the respective high courts
Published on Jan 29, 2025 08:54 AM IST
SC seeks Centre’s stand on Succession Act
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing the Union government, agreed with the court’s assessment of the far-reaching implications of the issue.
Published on Jan 29, 2025 05:58 AM IST
No right to DNA test, paternity determined by legitimacy: SC
“Forcefully undergoing a DNA test would subject an individual’s private life to scrutiny from the outside world," the Supreme Court bench observed.
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 04:34 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Govt rules out separate bail law suggested by SC
The Centre argued that Chapter XXXV (or 35) of the BNSS comprehensively lays down the framework for bail, bail bonds, and related processes.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:44 AM IST
SC judges split on Christian man’s burial
In a case that laid bare a schism not only within a Chhatisgarh village but also the Supreme Court, two judges found themselves at odds over where a Christian man’s burial should take place.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Anna University sexual assault case: SC stays action against TN police over FIR leak
The FIR leak, which disclosed sensitive personal details of the victim, had been a focal point of the high court’s critical remarks against the police in its December 28 order
Updated on Jan 27, 2025 02:21 PM IST
Supreme Court rejects PIL calling TDS system ‘forced labour’
A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed PIL under Article 32, advising the petitioner to approach the Delhi High Court for grievances.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 03:08 AM IST
Neglecting daughters shows lack of humanity, says SC
The bench adjourned the matter for two weeks, granting time for the petitioner to present a concrete proposal regarding his daughters’ care.
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Can writ courts intervene in MSEFC disputes? SC refers to Constitution bench
The SC framed the questions around whether a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution can be entertained against an order or award passed by MSEFC
Published on Jan 24, 2025 08:39 AM IST
SC urges RBI to standardise title reports for property loans
SC has called on the RBI and other stakeholders to establish a standardised framework for preparing title clearance reports before sanctioning of loans
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 01:56 AM IST
Can’t defy order: SC raps Registry over case deletion
A bench comprising justices Abhay S Oka and N Kotiswar Singh issued the directive on Wednesday, expressing concern over the Registry’s failure to follow established procedures.
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
‘Let’s talk cricket’: SC lawyer gets 30 seconds to speak on anything but his case
The lawyer attempted to bring up a legal precedent but was gently reminded that the bench had already closed the matter.
Published on Jan 17, 2025 08:48 AM IST
Corruption erodes trust, undermines democracy: CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the doctrine of public trust as central to the functioning of democracy, calling it the invisible force that sustains democratic governance
Published on Jan 17, 2025 08:27 AM IST
Congress’s KC Venugopal moves Supreme Court to defend Places of Worship Act
A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna is scheduled to hear the consolidated petitions on February 17
Published on Jan 16, 2025 06:10 PM IST
Justice K Vinod Chandran sworn in as Supreme Court judge
Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge, filling a Kerala vacancy, after serving as chief justice of Patna High Court.
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 11:47 AM IST
SC disposes of 2009 PIL against installation of Mayawati’s statues
During the brief hearing, the bench also observed that with the additional expenditure required to remove these statues, using public funds for such an act would not be prudent
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 06:30 AM IST