Articles by Utkarsh Anand
Credibility of judiciary has to be enhanced: SC judge
Justice Gavai, who will serve as CJI until November 23, 2025, was equally firm in his view on post-retirement positions for CJIs
Updated on May 12, 2025 11:16 AM IST
Utkarsh AnandAbraham Thomas
No anticipatory bail for those evading law: Supreme Court
The bench made these observations while setting aside anticipatory bail orders granted by the Punjab and Haryana high court in connection with a Ponzi scheme
Updated on Apr 10, 2025 06:36 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC to hear Waqf pleas on April 15, govt files caveat
The Supreme Court is expected to take up on April 15 a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Courts not meant for moral policing, says SC
Top court sets aside the high court’s directive that imposed a fine despite acknowledging that no criminal offence was made out against two for their social media posts on Jain monk Tarun Sagar
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:28 AM IST
SC, HC rap TN over pleas against ED’s raids on TASMAC
The Tamil Nadu government and its liquor distribution arm, TASMAC, on Tuesday found themselves at the receiving end of stern observations from both the Supreme Court and the Madras high court
Published on Apr 09, 2025 07:18 AM IST
TN guv Ravi was sitting on bills illegally, SC rules
The Supreme Court criticized Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi for delaying bills, ruling his actions illegal.
Published on Apr 09, 2025 12:48 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC junks TN Guv’s move to reserve bills for Prez, lays down timelines for assent
Twelve bills were sent to Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi out of which he referred two to the President and withheld consent on 10
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 11:27 AM IST
Dialogue can bridge democracies and despotism: SC judge
Justice Kant underscored that despite the apparent dichotomy between these governance models, areas of mutual interest do exist
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:10 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
DMK, IUML file petitions in SC challenging Waqf amendments
The DMK and the IUML have filed separate writ petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:22 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
‘Breakdown of the rule of law’: SC slams UP Police
The CJI also called out the quality of investigation and the filing of charge sheets that are often devoid of any substantive material
Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:18 AM IST
SC raps Delhi govt over ‘low compliance’ with its orders
In July-August 2024 the Delhi government cited Kejriwal’s incarceration as the reason for delays in processing remission files
Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:57 AM IST
CJI declines oral mentioning of pleas challenging Waqf amendments
The Act overhauls key provisions governing the administration, recognition and control of Islamic charitable endowments – waqfs -- triggering a series of legal challenges
Published on Apr 07, 2025 11:06 AM IST
‘Taken for a ride’: SC mandates disclosure of criminal past in bail pleas
The top court said a growing tendency was observed where individuals approach the court for bail or protection from arrest without revealing their involvement in other criminal cases
Published on Apr 05, 2025 05:42 AM IST
AIMIM, Cong leaders approach top court challenging Waqf bill
The petitions argue that the amendments dilute protections under Articles 25 and 26 for the Muslim community while retaining them for other religious groups
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 01:41 AM IST
Supreme Court intervenes to halt tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli
The bench also ordered the Registrar (Judicial) of the Telangana high court to conduct an on-site inspection and submit an interim status report by 3:30pm today
Published on Apr 03, 2025 01:29 PM IST
Supreme Court judges resolve to publicly declare assets
The decision, taken at a full court meeting on April 1, marks a major shift from the existing practice, where asset declarations remained a matter of judges’ discretion
Published on Apr 03, 2025 12:49 PM IST
SC flags rise in rape cases on the false promise of marriage
A bench of justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal remarked that failed romances and break-ups should not automatically lead to rape allegations, particularly in the context of evolving societal norms.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Waqf debate spans law, politics, freedoms, rights and regulation
The waqf system in India has historically played a crucial role in supporting religious, educational and social welfare institutions.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 10:18 AM IST
Supreme Court slams prolonged inaction by Speakers on defection petitions
The SC said the judiciary has not just the power but also a duty to ensure that the Tenth Schedule is not reduced to a dead letter
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 01:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on abuse of power by police forces
The court pointed out that the criminal jurisprudence of this country works on the cardinal principle of “innocent until proven guilty”
Published on Apr 03, 2025 01:48 AM IST
SC junks Tushar Gandhi’s plea on Sabarmati Ashram revamp
A bench comprising justices MM Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal underlined the delay of over two years by Tushar Gandhi in assailing a previous decision of the Gujarat high court
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:32 AM IST
SC rejects fresh petition on Places of Worship Act
The court, however, granted the petitioner, law student Nitin Upadhyay, the liberty to move an application in the batch of cases where the constitutional validity of the law is already under scrutiny.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Rare confrontation over ‘circumvention’ of SC order, top court warns bar of contempt proceedings
The bench was hearing a case involving a petitioner who, despite an earlier Supreme Court order mandating their surrender within two weeks, had filed a fresh petition seeking the same relief
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:18 AM IST
SC orders ₹50 lakh compensation for arbitrary demolitions
The Supreme Court expressed its deep dissatisfaction with the manner in which the demolitions of houses were carried out.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
No SC relief for Allahbadia on petition to travel
The court’s decision came just weeks after it allowed Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps on social media, to resume his podcast.
Published on Apr 02, 2025 04:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Allahabad high court’s Sambhal mosque order
On November 29, 2024, the Supreme Court intervened to restrain trial court from proceeding in the matter and directed the mosque management committee to approach the high court
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 01:47 PM IST
SC junks Tushar Gandhi’s plea against Gujarat’s Sabarmati Ashram redevelopment
Tushar Gandhi’s petition argued that the proposed redevelopment of Sabarmati Ashram threatens to erase its fundamental character, transforming it into a state-controlled monument rather than preserving its original essence
Updated on Apr 01, 2025 12:12 PM IST
SC refuses to entertain fresh plea against Places of Worship Act
The court, however, granted the petitioner, law student Nitin Upadhyay, the liberty to move an application in the batch of cases where the constitutional validity of the law is already under scrutiny
Published on Apr 01, 2025 11:52 AM IST
Supreme Court sets aside NCLAT order on DHFL resolution plan dispute
The court said that NCLAT will decide afresh the applications surrounding the allocation of proceeds from avoidance transactions amounting to ₹45,000 crore
Published on Apr 01, 2025 11:33 AM IST
Boost fuel lab testing infra, capabilities, SC tells Centre
The lack of a conclusive determination left the Supreme Court questioning the reliability of the testing process itself.
Published on Apr 01, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi