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Utkarsh Anand

Utkarsh Anand

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Centre seeks SC nod to let retired judges on existing water tribunal hear fresh cases

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Updated on Jul 25, 2026 03:09 IST

‘Judiciary always ready to address problems, suffering of people’: CJI

CJI Surya Kant (PTI)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:43 IST

SC to take up pleas alleging police excesses on Monday

CJI Surya Kant (PTI)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:42 IST

CJI promises justice to youth, says Supreme Court doors are open 24 hours a day

CJI Surya Kant told HT that the Supreme Court would hear grievances in accordance with the law and judicial procedure and make every effort to secure justice wherever warranted.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 15:08 IST

Supreme Court to hear pleas on alleged police excesses during student protest

Cockroach Janta Party reiterated its nationwide agitation would continue until its demands are addressed. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 10:07 IST

SC bars unauthorised clipping, monetisation of court videos on social media

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Sharma in New Delhi. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 13:25 IST

‘No plea filed on police action on CJP protest’: CJI slams ‘reckless reporting’

The observations came two days after the Supreme Court declined to entertain an oral request by advocate Narendra Mishra to take suo motu cognisance of the alleged police brutality during the July 20 Parliament march.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 09:17 IST

‘Not the right time’: SC on plea seeking nod for Gyanvapi rituals

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Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:35 IST

Students told to fete ‘NEET Champions’

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Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:34 IST

Supreme Court questions Delhi government over gender-binary hiring policy

Supreme Court questions Delhi government on how transgender people are expected to find suitable employment if vacancies continue to be posted under a gender-binary model.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:19 IST

Decoding police powers, rights of protesters and law on use of force

Although Parliament has never enacted a comprehensive statutory framework governing police use of force during protests, constitutional courts have gradually evolved one through precedent.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 01:16 IST

CJP protests | How much force is too much? Courts, not Parliament, drew a line

Security personnel lathi-charge protesters during the CJP demonstrations, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 09:12 IST

SC may hear plea on closure of metro stations if authorities fail to act: CJI

The CJI said he had already issued administrative directions to the authorities to explore a solution. (PTI photo)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 05:40 IST

SC gives no interim relief to Sena UBT over MPs' merger with Shinde camp

The apex court refused interim relief to Sena (UBT) while agreeing to hear its challenge against the Speaker's recognition of the merger of six Lok Sabha MPs.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 01:27 IST

‘Don’t waste our time’: CJI declines urgent hearing of police action pleas

n a letter petition addressed to the CJI, the lawyer urged the court to examine video footage of the events allegedly showing protesters subjected to lathicharge and other forms of brutality, calling for an impartial probe. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 19:58 IST

'Don't waste our time': SC refuses urgent hearing on CJP protest plea

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters shout slogans at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 09:30 IST

'In letter and spirit': SC directs govt to ensure namaz site near Bhojshala

The SC has ordered Muslims to offer namaz at an interim space in an open area adjacent to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, MP. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 02:28 IST

'Time can't cure illegality': SC orders demolition of illegal Meerut structures

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Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:03 IST

CJI questions support for DAMEPL despite SC defeat

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Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:01 IST

Supreme Court sets aside death penalty in 1996 samleti bus blast case

A general view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 02:49 IST

'Appears to be too influential': CJI on support for DAMEPL despite SC defeat

The CJI questioned public support for DAMEPL despite its loss in the Supreme Court in the DMRC arbitration dispute.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 01:54 IST

'Time can't cure…': SC orders demolition of illegal structures in UP's Meerut

The Supreme Court ordered authorities to demolish all unauthorised constructions and reject pleas for their regularisation.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 01:16 IST

Centre tells SC fresh tribunal reforms Bill likely in Monsoon Session

The judgment declared unconstitutional provisions prescribing a uniform four-year tenure for tribunal members. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 09:59 IST

Sena (UBT) moves SC against Speaker’s nod to merger of six MPs with Shinde camp

Shivsena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray-led faction has been reduced to three MPs.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 02:47 IST

SC sets aside death sentence in 1996 Rajasthan bus blast case

Supreme Court of India. (PTI File)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 05:42 IST

SC warns Parsvnath executives of jail over refunds

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Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:16 IST

'Don't play politics': Supreme Court tells parties in Ram temple donation case

Any controversy surrounding donations to the Ram Mandir, whether ultimately substantiated or disproved, cannot therefore be reduced to an accounting dispute.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 01:55 IST

SC to direct CBSE to adopt Orissa HC’s opt-out safeguard for APAAR IDs

Senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for parents of four students, argued that children were being compelled to register under a non-statutory scheme.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:24 IST

SC steps in as Allahabad HC faults judiciary, NHRC in UP custodial death case

The court ordered that “further proceedings in the related public interest litigation shall remain stayed” pending its consideration of the matter.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 05:22 IST

‘F-word’ may be offensive, but not obscene: Supreme Court on abusive language

The bench held that vulgarity and obscenity are distinct concepts in law as it examined whether its use during a heated altercation attracted criminal liability under Section 294(b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 08:16 IST

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