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Utkarsh Anand

Utkarsh Anand

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Sc tells courts to notify convicts before appointing an amicus curiae

Sc tells courts to notify convicts before appointing an amicus curiae

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 02:20 IST

Disability percentage can’t determine capability for public employment: Supreme Court

Disability percentage can’t determine capability for public employment: Supreme Court

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 24:20 IST

Supreme Court condemns lawyers’ violence in toll assault case, orders trial in Delhi

Supreme Court flags bar violence, grants bail to toll employees, orders Delhi trial to ensure fair hearing and legal access

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 14:16 IST

In Supreme Court, government seeks free hand in defining what is ‘industry’

The bench is examining whether the expansive interpretation in Bangalore Water Supply case requires reconsideration, a question first referred to a larger bench in 2017.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 08:46 IST

Invisible imbalance in parenting: SC pushes govt for paternity leave framework

The observations came even as the court expanded maternity benefits for adoptive mothers.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 08:46 IST

SC orders maternity leave for all adoptive mothers - irrespective of child's age

Referring to the long-running environmental litigation in TN Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court delivered a 29-page judgement in the suo motu matter.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 02:49 IST

Supreme Court grants 12-week maternity leave to all adoptive mothers

For representational purposes only. (File Photo)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 07:57 IST

SC removes child age cap for maternity leave in adoption cases. Here's why

The SC urged the Union government to consider introducing paternity leave as a social welfare measure.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 08:20 IST

SC refuses to interfere in debate over duration of integrated LL.B

SC refuses to interfere in debate over duration of integrated LL.B

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:12 IST

Welfare of armed forces a core government function, says SC

The Supreme Court of India.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 01:06 IST

Supreme Court expresses reluctance to intervene in 5-year law course debate

The court said that decisions regarding the duration or structure of legal education programmes fall within the domain of regulatory and academic bodies. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 07:48 IST

SC seeks status report on encroachments along Ganga banks, floodplains

The court examined a survey conducted by the Bihar government along the Patna stretch of the river. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 07:22 IST

Supreme Court asks Netaji’s daughter to move court to bring his ashes from Japan

The court noted that the issue involved reported differences within the Bose family over the circumstances of the leader’s death and the authenticity of the ashes and that therefore, a “direct heir” must approach the court.

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 09:41 IST

Supreme Court closes MC Mehta's PIL on Delhi pollution after 40 years

The bench directed the registry to register fresh suo motu proceedings captioned under “Issues of Air Pollution in NCR".

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:55 IST

SC accepts CAQM proposal, commercial vehicles now to pay more to enter Delhi

The court also approved the commission’s proposal to introduce a 5% annual increase in ECC rates, directing that the escalation will begin from April 1, 2027. (Representational Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:14 IST

Building cases based on public perception can derail justice: SC

Building cases based on public perception can derail justice: SC

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 24:00 IST

SC asks petitioner challenging Muslim gift law exemptions to approach law panel

The Supreme Court questioned the petitioner’s locus. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 09:25 IST

SC asks Netaji’s daughter to move court herself for return of ashes from Japan

Pfaff, an economist based in Austria, has repeatedly appealed to the Indian government to bring Netaji’s ashes back from Tokyo. (HT file picture)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 09:00 IST

Supreme Court comes down heavily on discharging patients ‘against medical advice’

The court passed a landmark judgment allowing passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 05:22 IST

SC urges govt to consider enacting comprehensive law governing end-of-life care

The court warned that the continued absence of legislation exposes vulnerable patients and their families to serious risks. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 05:08 IST

SC bars three from curriculum work over Class 8 judiciary chapter

The bench further directed that if the chapter on the judiciary is to be reintroduced in the Class 8 textbook. (File photo)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 07:35 IST

Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over a decade

Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man in coma for over a decade

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 09:16 IST

Uniform Civil Code may solve gender bias in personal laws: Supreme Court

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi repeatedly pointed to the constitutional directive for a UCC.

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 02:06 IST

Guarantee for speedy trials also ensures timely justice: SC

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 24:39 IST

Speedy trial means justice for victims too, says SC

The court also remarked that the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could have intervened earlier. (HT file photo)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 12:46 IST

SC to decide legality of Centre’s Fact-Check Unit, flags content damaging nation

The Supreme Court said there should be very clear and demarcated guidelines. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 06:58 IST

Supreme Court okays 6-month extension for retiring members of tribunals

The court also sought specific details from high courts on whether dedicated virtual courts exist for producing undertrial prisoners through video conferencing. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 10, 2026 24:26 IST

Supreme Court annuls rape conviction of man citing marriage but with a condition

The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, noted that the relief was exceptional and conditional.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 06:48 IST

SC junks plea against EC training judicial officials

SC junks plea against EC training judicial officials

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 24:24 IST

Collegium adopts policy to transfer prospective HC chief justices early

Collegium adopts policy to transfer prospective HC chief justices early

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 24:20 IST

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