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Utkarsh Anand

Utkarsh Anand

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Court can't be ‘political fora’: SC on DMK's judicial restraint plea for Vijay

The Supreme Court said chief minister C Joseph Vijay is not an accused in the Karur stampede case. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 07:36 IST

Supreme Court: Banks’ body cannot blacklist lawyers through caution list

The Supreme Court said the IBA’s powers do not extend to assessing the professional competence or negligence of advocates.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 01:36 IST

Yashwant Varma resigned months back. Can Parliament still act against him?

Justice Yashwant Varma. faced impeachment proceedings after wads of burnt currency notes were found at his residence in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 6, 2026 02:42 IST

Can CAG audit privately run discoms? The question before SC in Delhi dispute

Delhi has three discoms, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd and Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 11:03 IST

Supreme Court stays planned CAG audit of power discoms in Delhi

A bench of justices KV Viswanathan and Shree Chandrashekhar passed the order while hearing an appeal by DERC against an April ruling of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 01:04 IST

‘Citation doesn’t exist’: The case behind SC’s AI-hallucination order

The Supreme Court last month released draft AI guidelines.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 06:54 IST

Sonam Raghuvanshi won't go back to jail: SC ruling in Meghalaya honeymoon murder

Sonam Raghuvanshi is accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 10:29 IST

Missing additional copies of chargesheet no ticket to default bail: SC

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:35 IST

False poll affidavit an offence against society, probe crucial: Supreme Court

India News

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:10 IST

Sonam Raghuvanshi: Meghalaya moves SC to stay bail of honeymoon-murder accused

Sonam Raghuvanshi, the Indore woman accused of plotting her husband's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, on June 9, 2025, after her arrest

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 06:46 IST

SC ends 18-year land row, saves 16 Greater Noida homes from acquisition

The dispute stemmed from a 2007 acquisition of about 230 hectares, with the court allowing homeowners to seek civic amenities on payment of development charges. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 17:23 IST

SC denies suspension of Pocso sentence, bail to Asaram

SC denies suspension of Pocso sentence, bail to Asaram

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 22:00 IST

SC orders status quo on ethanol supply allocation

SC orders status quo on ethanol supply allocation

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 21:58 IST

No bail for Asaram now: SC seeks state’s reply on challenge to rape conviction

PTI file

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 07:50 IST

‘Heavens won't fall’: SC refuses urgent hearing of Ram temple donation case

SC refuses urgent hearing of plea seeking probe into alleged theft of donations to Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 07:24 IST

Delhi HC judge nominee’s record includes conviction for fatal crash

The Delhi High Court is presently functioning with 44 judges against a sanctioned strength of 60. (File photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 01:51 IST

Amid MEA passport row, what constitutes proof of citizenship in India?

The ministry’s position appears to draw a distinction between a passport being evidence of citizenship and being conclusive proof of citizenship.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 06:39 IST

If not a passport, then what? MEA statement reignites citizenship debate

Under Section 5 of the Passports Act, 1967, a passport authority may issue a passport only after considering the application and making such inquiry as it deems necessary. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 24:47 IST

Supreme Court declines urgent hearing in ration denial linked to SIR

Article 32 allows people to directly approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of their fundamental rights.

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 02:03 IST

SC declines hearing plea against ration denial linked to SIR in West Bengal

The present plea comes weeks after the Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on May 27, upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s SIR exercise. (File Photo)

Updated on Jun 23, 2026 07:44 IST

SC bats for fund to support young lawyers

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the creation of a “Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund” in every state and Union territory (UT)

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 24:58 IST

Walking on footpaths a fundamental right, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court ruling came in a motor accident compensation case involving the death of a child pedestrian, but evolved into a broader constitutional examination of the rights of pedestrians and the duties of public authorities.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 23:21 IST

SC warns of brain drain, directs creation of fund for struggling young lawyers

The Supreme Court proposed the fund under the control of the jurisdictional high courts or an autonomous body.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 07:02 IST

Supreme Court can’t oversee functioning of HCs like a headmaster, says CJI Kant

File photo of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 02:16 IST

West Bengal moves SC against release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 06:01 IST

Duty to update address lies with employee, rules SC

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 03:09 IST

‘Better we decide’: Supreme Court stays Trans Act proceedings at 4 high courts

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V Mohana passed the order on transfer petitions filed by the Centre. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 01:16 IST

Banks casual with big loans, common borrowers face borderline harassment:SC

The court expressed strong displeasure at the functioning of banks and urged India’s largest lender to revisit its policies.

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 19:09 IST

SC stays high court proceedings on challenges to Transgender Amendment Act

Kinnar Akhada Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Laxmi Narayan Tripathi and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community during a protest. (PTI file photo)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 07:36 IST

SC notice to ECI, Bihar min on plea over continuance despite not being MLA or MLC

The case is likely to be heard next on July 15. (File PTI photo)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 07:26 IST

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