Articles by Utkarsh Anand
Centre seeks extension for panel investigating NEET-UG 2024 mishandling
The Union government on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court with a request for additional time for the high-powered committee tasked with probing the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC warns against routine CBI probes
CBI investigations should only be ordered in exceptional circumstances and there must be reasons why the state police cannot carry out the investigation: SC.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:39 AM IST
NRI quota expansion Is a fraud on education system: SC
The Supreme Court condemned the expansion of the NRI quota in Punjab’s medical colleges, calling it a “fraud” that forces more meritorious students out of the admission process.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
NRI quota expansion in Punjab is fraud on education system: Supreme Court
The top court’s was hearing an appeal against Punjab and Haryana high court order that scrapped a Punjab government order that redefined “NRI candidates.”
Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:12 PM IST
Watching, possessing child porn a crime: SC
The SC ruled that viewing or possessing child sexual exploitative material is illegal, urging the government to promote sex education and redefine related laws.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:50 AM IST
14-day deadline must for UAPA sanctions: SC warns over delays
SC made it obligatory for governments to adhere to timeline or face severe legal repercussions, including quashing of criminal proceedings on account of delay
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 01:06 AM IST
14-day timeline to give sanction under UAPA is mandatory, not discretionary: SC
The Supreme Court said non-compliance with statutory timelines breaches procedural requirements and violates the rights of the accused
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:19 PM IST
Replace ‘child pornography’ with ‘child sexual exploitative & abuse material’: SC
The court set aside a contentious Madras high court ruling that downloading and possessing sexually explicit material involving a minor is not a criminal offence
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 11:17 AM IST
Centre clears eight High Court chief justices’ after SC intervention
The Union government‘s move follows the Supreme Court’s firm stance on the constitutional weight of the collegium’s recommendations.
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Unravelling strands of simultaneous polls debate
The cabinet's approval backed by PM Modi faces opposition over democratic concerns amid potential governance benefits
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:02 AM IST
SpiceJet faces setback as SC backs order to ground engines
The airline said while two engines were already grounded, arranging a stand to return the engines would take at least a month, even though they were required to be handed over within 15 days
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:24 AM IST
SC raps HC judge for calling Bengaluru locality ‘Pakistan’
A few videos recently surfaced on social media, showing Karnataka high court judge, justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, making objectionable remarks during hearings
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:00 AM IST
SC warns against unsavoury comments by public figures
The caution by a bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan came as it dropped proceedings against Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy over contentious remarks, attributed to him and the Telangana Congress, that cast aspersions on the judiciary.
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Not a search panel’: SC wants govt clarity on collegium picks
The bench asserted that the collegium’s recommendations are not merely suggestions but carry constitutional weight
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:06 AM IST
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Karnataka HC judge’s controversial comments
In one clip, the judge refers to a particular area in Bengaluru as “Pakistan,” while in another, he makes inappropriate comments directed at a woman advocate
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:29 PM IST
SC affirms high court order to SpiceJet to return 3 leased aircraft engines
In a statement after the Supreme Court ruling, SpiceJet said it was in discussions with the aircraft lessor to reach an amicable settlement
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 02:35 PM IST
SC pulls up CBI for allegations against WB judiciary in post-poll violence cases
CBI, which had taken over the investigation into post-poll violence cases on the orders of the Calcutta high court, moved the Supreme Court last year, seeking to shift the trials outside West Bengal
Published on Sep 20, 2024 11:44 AM IST
SC calls for sensitivity in admissions for disabled candidates in medical courses
A bench led by Justice Bhushan R Gavai expressed concern over the stringent and outdated categorisation of disabilities that currently governs medical admissions
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Travesty of justice if lack of surety delays release after bail is granted: SC
A bench led by Justice Hrishikesh Roy addressed the long-standing issue of indigent convicts unable to secure bail due to their inability to furnish local surety
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Travesty of justice if a jailed person is not freed due to local surety requirement: SC
The Supreme Court ruled it's unjust for indigent convicts to remain jailed due to inability to secure local surety, reinforcing their right to liberty.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:18 AM IST
SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence
The Supreme Court will decide on the legality of marital rape immunity for husbands based on legal principles, despite the Union government's inaction.
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC fixes final hearing of PMLA review petitions in October
The bench assigned the dates for the final hearing in the case that was listed on Wednesday but could not be taken up due to the absence of one of the judges on the bench - justice CT Ravikumar
Published on Sep 18, 2024 03:40 PM IST
SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence
The case figured in the court’s list of business on Wednesday, but it could not be heard due to the day-long hearing in another matter relating to customs appeals
Published on Sep 18, 2024 12:29 PM IST
SC raps Bengal govt on ‘disturbing’ CBI report
The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal's handling of a rape-murder case, raising concerns over evidence tampering and police complicity, while addressing doctors' safety.
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:45 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Top court judge notes role of arbitration for resolution of disputes
The judge highlighted that India is positioning itself as a hub of international commercial arbitration.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Justice Nagarathna calls for diversity in legal profession
Justice BV Nagarathna urged legal reforms at a Delhi university convocation, highlighting gender imbalance and misconduct in law, stressing responsibility and civic duties.
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal gets bail, walks free
The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, emphasizing personal liberty over prolonged detention.
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 01:16 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
11 years later, SC revives‘caged parrot’ tag for CBI
The term, first coined by the court in the context of the coal block allocation scam in 2013, was used to describe CBI’s perceived lack of independence
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Supreme Court grants Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal bail
During a previous hearing, a bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan underscored that the judgment would contribute to the evolution of criminal law
Published on Sep 13, 2024 10:53 AM IST
Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea today
The Delhi high court had refused to entertain Kejriwal’s plea for bail because he did not go to the trial court first.
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 05:38 AM IST