Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC highlights trust deficit in farmers’ protests, proposes independent committee
The SC bench directed the Centre, and Haryana and Punjab, to suggest names for the committee and ordered status quo for a week on Shambhu border near Ambala, where farmers have been camping since February 13.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 02:45 PM IST
Split decision by SC on environmental release of GM mustard
The judgment by justice BV Nagarathna quashed the government’s decision to allow the environmental release of GM mustard, DMH-11
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 11:45 AM IST
Can’t stay bail casually, must be done only in exceptional circumstances: SC
The bail order was stayed for a year before a vacation bench in the Supreme Court stepped in on June 7 to direct that the accused will be released forthwith
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Convicts cannot be jailed beyond 10 yrs: SC on punishment for attempted murders
The ruling establishes clear boundaries for sentencing in attempted murder cases, as it reinforced the legislative intent and the proportionality principle.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:45 AM IST
SC seeks IIT Delhi’s help to resolve NEET-UG question controversy
The SC on Monday sought an expert opinion from IIT-Delhi to resolve a controversy over a NEET-UG 2024 question that awarded marks for two different answers
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:07 AM IST
SC stays kanwar nameplate order on hold amid uproar
Supreme Court puts on hold directives mandating eateries along Kanwar Yatra route to display owner details, emphasizes food type over community identity. Political controversy ensues.
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 06:44 AM IST
SC stays Kanwar Yatra order on displaying eatery owners’ names
The bench said that eateries may be required to display the kind of food they are serving but they don’t need to display names of owners, staff and other details.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:29 PM IST
NTA refutes conflict of interest claims in NEET-UG report by IIT-Madras director
The NTA clarified that the IIT-Madras Director is an ex-officio member of the NTA governing body but its core functions are executed by its managing committee.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 08:01 AM IST
SC to hear on July 22 petitions for SIT probe into ‘electoral bond scam’
The petition claim that the electoral bond data shows that the bulk of these were given as “quid pro quo” arrangements by corporates to political parties either for fiscal gains or for avoiding actions by central agencies
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 02:07 PM IST
Constitutional immunity for governors under SC lens amid WB Raj Bhawan controversy
A bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, sought the assistance of attorney general R Venkataramani to adjudicate on the matter, terming it an “important” issue
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 01:05 PM IST
Indefinite refusal of bail is unacceptable: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the right to life and personal liberty enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution is “overarching and sacrosanct”
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 12:57 AM IST
SC orders NTA to publishall NEET marks by centre
Supreme Court orders NTA to reveal NEET-UG 2024 marks by Saturday. Decision on retest depends on localised vs systemic paper leaks. CBI probe details shared.
Updated on Jul 19, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Supreme Court welcomes two new judges, marks historic first for Manipur
The central government had previously cleared their appointments on July 16, following the recommendations of the Supreme Court collegium
Published on Jul 18, 2024 11:25 AM IST
No systemic failure in NEET-UG: NTA in Supreme Court
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday filed a statement in the Supreme Court to deny allegations of a ‘systemic failure’ in the conduct of the NEET-UG 2024
Updated on Jul 18, 2024 08:10 AM IST
After Supreme Court’s rebuke, justice Reddy quits panel probing KCR
Following unfavourable remarks from the Supreme Court regarding his conduct, justice (retired) L Narasimha Reddy on Tuesday stepped down as the head of the commission of inquiry, constituted by the Telangana government to investigate alleged irregularities in power procurement during the tenure of former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court gets first judge from Manipur as Centre clears 2 appointments
The collegium, led by CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, recommended their names on July 11, considering factors such as seniority, merit and judicial integrity. Other members of the collegium include justices Sanjiv Khanna, Bhushan R Gavai, Surya Kant and Hrishikesh Roy.
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, its first from Manipur
With the two appointments, the Supreme Court has reached its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges including the Chief Justice of India
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 02:55 PM IST
SC sends couple to 6 months in jail for bigamy, orders alternate prison time to protect child
The case involved a woman who remarried while her first marriage was still legally valid, and the complaint was filed by her first husband.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 08:05 AM IST
SC concerned over political influence, revives murder trial against former MLA
The top court revived the trial of Chhote Singh, a former BSP MLA currently with the BJP, in a three-decade-old double murder case
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 01:18 AM IST
Supreme Court rejects plea to review order in Adani-Hindenburg case
A petition demanded a review of the Supreme Court’s January 3 verdict that refused to order a separate probe into the allegations against Adani Group companies
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Supreme Court criticises Centre over ban on Kannada news channel Power TV
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to list how many channels applied for license renewal and how many of them were told to cease broadcasting pending approval
Published on Jul 15, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Supreme Court rejects Karnataka deputy CM Shivakumar’s plea to quash CBI case
A bench of justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma said the Congress leader’s plea lacked merit and there appeared to be no sound reason for the court to interfere
Published on Jul 15, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Amendments to J&K Act bolster LG’s role
The MHA’s amendments have vested the LG of J&K with extensive powers over key administrative and legal matters.
Updated on Jul 14, 2024 03:00 AM IST
What does SC’s red line for arrests by ED mean?
SC sets legal standards to prevent arbitrary arrests by ED in Kejriwal case, emphasizing judicial scrutiny, reasons to believe,& protection of personal liberty.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 04:01 AM IST
SC grants interim bail to Arvind Kejriwal in ED case
Legal victory for AAP, boost for political narrative. Continued custody in CBI case.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 04:14 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC: Casual stay of bail orders disastrous for human liberty
SC criticizes casual staying of bail orders, emphasizing disastrous implications for human liberty. Plans to set guidelines to limit such practices.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:01 AM IST
LG role in tree-felling: SC calls out cover up
Supreme Court criticizes Delhi LG for allowing tree felling in ridge area, questions LG's role and Delhi govt's illegal actions, demands compensation scheme.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC defends free speech, stays ban on news channel
Supreme Court stays order halting Kannada news channel Power TV, citing political vendetta over sex tape coverage; emphasizes right to free speech.
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 05:36 AM IST
‘Don’t use rifle while practising law’: SC relief for Chandigarh shooter
In June, a vacation bench in the high court directed the UT Department of Sports to issue the necessary sports gradation certificate to Manraj Singh Chatha
Published on Jul 12, 2024 01:38 PM IST
SC calls Hathras stampede ‘very disturbing’, directs petitioner to move HC first
The petition highlighted several lapses, including the failure of state and municipal authorities to maintain supervision and control the crowd at the religious congregation on July 2.
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 11:44 AM IST
