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Utkarsh Anand

Utkarsh Anand

Articles by Utkarsh Anand

Question of faith beyond judicial review: Govt to Supreme Court on Sabarimala

Such an exercise, the Centre said, would amount to courts substituting their own philosophical views for the internal understanding of a faith.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:47 IST

SC's Sabarimala review bench reflects diversity across faith, region, gender

SC's Sabarimala review bench reflects diversity across faith, region, gender.

Updated on Apr 6, 2026 01:53 IST

Centre-state clashes weaken constitutional fabric: Justice BV Nagarathna

The judge cautioned that such disputes erode the spirit of cooperative federalism and weaken institutional balance.

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 01:10 IST

Supreme Court intervention clears Uttarakhand man’s negative CIBIL score

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 23:05 IST

SC notifies 9-judge bench for Sabarimala temple review; hearing from April 7

Nine-judge bench to hear Sabarimala review from April 7, revisiting women’s entry and larger issues of constitutional morality and religious rights.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 23:12 IST

Top court warns Gujarat over delay in remission

Top court warns Gujarat over delay in remission

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:48 IST

Till court do us apart: 61 cases later, SC grants divorce, ends marriage dispute

The case had reached the top court in the form of contempt proceedings, but over the course of hearings in January and February this year, the bench actively engaged with both sides

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 05:37 IST

Supreme Court junks FEMA confiscation of firm linked to DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan

The Supreme Court (HT File Photo/Arvind Yadav)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 16:32 IST

‘Shocking’: SC slams WB admin over hostage-taking of judicial officers in Malda

Malda: Security personnel conduct naka checking of vehicles along National Highway 12 (NH 12) as part of election security measures, in Malda

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 09:21 IST

Transition to non-fossil fuel energy now fundamental necessity, says SC

The Supreme Court of India.

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 01:20 IST

‘Who is the biggest litigant?’ Supreme Court pulls up Centre, imposes penalty

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

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 24:19 IST

SC slams Delhi govt for being absent in court despite notice

The observations came in a case where the top court was hearing a plea seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a FIR registered at Khajuri Khas police station in northeast Delhi.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 18:20 IST

State liable for accidents of poll duty vehicles: SC

The Supreme Court of India.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 24:53 IST

Environmental law is ‘hot law’, says SC judge BV Nagarathna

Environmental law is “hot law” dealing with risk and uncertainty, says Justice Nagarathna, urging courts to adopt precautionary, flexible approaches

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 06:19 IST

Dowry deaths driven by greed, must be dealt with strongly: SC

Dowry deaths are a “severe blot on society” and a grave violation of human dignity

Updated on Mar 29, 2026 01:12 IST

CJI's big push: Fill judicial vacancies, bring in more women judges

CJI Kant urged chief justices to ensure that recommendations are not delayed.

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 01:06 IST

Supreme Court forms SIT of three women IPS officers to probe Gurugram rape case

The SC bench issued show-cause notices to police officers involved in the initial probe, asking why disciplinary action should not be initiated against them.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 01:44 IST

‘Nobody dares’: CJI warns after his brother called up by litigant's father

“He calls up my brother and asks him how the Chief Justice of India has passed this order. Will he dictate us?” remarked the CJI.

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 05:03 IST

Top court rejects NHAI’s review despite ₹29,000-crore liability

Top court rejects NHAI’s review despite <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>29,000-crore liability

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 23:30 IST

Supreme Court says no SC status for those who convert

The bench highlighted the legislative evolution of Clause 3 of the 1950 Order, noting that it originally restricted SC status to Hindus, and was later extended to Sikhs in 1956 and Buddhists in 1990.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 08:54 IST

Supreme Court declines plea against Vande Mataram circular

The Supreme Court said there is no legal burden or consequence arising from the circular. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 07:32 IST

SC refuses to review ruling on solatium, interest to landowners retrospectively

The court said that owners, whose lands were acquired between 1997 and 2015, would be entitled to solatium and interest. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 06:14 IST

No nationwide holiday for Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti as SC flags governance, productivity

Devotees light candles and oil lamps at Golden Temple on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 03:22 IST

Religious conversion results in loss of Scheduled Caste status: Supreme Court

The court said once an individual voluntarily converts and actively practices another faith, the legal entitlements tied to SC identity, including protection under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, cease to apply. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 06:13 IST

‘Shocked by insensitivity’: SC summons Gurugram police chief over minor’s rape

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 02:19 IST

SC agrees to consider plea for National Emblem atop court dome

The bench then disposed of the petition, directing that it be treated as a representation. (File photo)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 03:09 IST

Expert panel formed to vet revised NCERT chapter on judiciary: Centre tells SC

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 21, 2026 03:42 IST

Supreme Court quashes FIR against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

Elvish Yadav was booked in 2023 and arrested in 2024 for alleged use of snake venom at a rave party.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 04:21 IST

SC refuses to cancel bail of accused in Baba Siddique murder case

Baba Siddique, a three-time MLA was shot dead on October 12, 2024. (PTI file photo)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 07:05 IST

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

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