Articles by Utkarsh Anand
Political past can’t be basis to deny judgeship: SC collegium on Kerala HC judge appointment
The SC collegium called the Centre’s objection based on a Kerala HC judge’s alleged political affiliation as “extremely vague”
Published on Mar 14, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Kerala turns down Centre’s proposal to borrow ₹5,000cr
The state has claimed it lacks funds to clear outstanding arrears of salaries, pension, and provident fund for state employees, and for other beneficiaries in the state under various welfare schemes of the government
Updated on Mar 14, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Electoral bonds: SBI files compliance affidavit before SC, submits two separate sets
The affidavit said that 22,217 bonds were purchased between April 1, 2019, and February 15, 2024, and the total number of bonds redeemed during this period was 22,030
Published on Mar 13, 2024 02:44 PM IST
EC appointments: Supreme Court to hear ADR plea on March 15
A high-level selection committee, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and comprising a Union minister and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, is likely to meet later this week to finalise the appointments
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 11:49 AM IST
‘Dangerous and illegal’, SC disapproves celebratory firing
The Supreme Court has frowned upon the practice of celebratory firing, ruling that those who partake in ballistic revelry must be sent straight to the proverbial naughty corner
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 03:28 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC urges Centre to rescue Kerala with one-time package before Mar 31
The court earlier advised Kerala to exercise prudence in fiscal matters while imploring the Centre to relax its norms to enable the state to tide over the crisis
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Indian Union Muslim League moves SC seeking stay of CAA Rules
The application by the political party claimed that the CAA Rules notified creates a “highly truncated and fast-tracked process” for the grant of citizenships to non-Muslim migrants
Published on Mar 12, 2024 11:51 AM IST
No case for interference with Mahua Moitra’s expulsion: LS secretariat
Lok Sabha secretariat defends expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in Supreme Court over sharing log-in credentials with Dubai-based businessman.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 02:05 AM IST
Sandeshkhali case: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with CBI probe order
The high court, in its March 5 order, held that the state police are “totally biased”.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Electoral bonds case: Supreme Court gives SBI 1 day to furnish data
Supreme Court dismisses SBI's plea for extension to submit electoral bonds data, orders disclosure by March 12. ECI to publish details by March 15.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 01:10 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
‘Atrocious’: Supreme Court berates Madras HC order on watching child porn
The court issued notice on the appeal moved by a coalition of NGOs, “Just Rights for Children Alliance”, and sought replies from the Tamil Nadu govt and others
Published on Mar 11, 2024 06:25 PM IST
SC rejects SBI plea for time until Jun 30 to disclose details of electoral bonds
Supreme Court warned the SBI chairman and managing director of being proceeded against for contempt if the order was not complied with within the timeline
Published on Mar 11, 2024 03:27 PM IST
‘Well-reasoned judgment’: Supreme Court rejects plea to stay Saibaba’s acquittal
The court said that the acquittal order is “well-reasoned” and that the “presumption of innocence gets fortified” after an exoneration
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 01:30 AM IST
Use of keyword ‘MakeMyTrip’ in Google ads no deception: Supreme Court
The court rejected MakeMyTrip’s argument that the keyword usage amounted to infringement or passing off under the Trade Marks Act, 1999
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Every citizen has right to be critical of Article 370 abrogation: Supreme Court
The top court’s remarks came as it quashed a criminal case lodged against Javed Ahmad Hajam, a Kashmiri professor working in a Kolhapur college in Maharashtra.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 04:46 AM IST
‘Isn’t it contrary to our judgment?’: SC questions Maha speaker’s Sena order
The bench was on Thursday hearing a petition filed by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray ) against the assembly speaker’s decision to dismiss disqualification petitions against Shinde and the legislators
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 05:46 AM IST
ADR moves SC on delay by SBI in poll bond data
ADR approached the Supreme Court demanding contempt action against SBI for not submitting details of electoral bonds to ECI, defying court's directive.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Literary pursuit vs criminal intent: Decoding the Saibaba verdict
Bombay High Court acquitted ex-DU professor GN Saibaba and others in suspected Maoist links case, emphasizing intellectual pursuits not criminal.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 05:01 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Contempt plea moved against SBI for defying SC order on electoral bonds’ disclosure
On March 4, the SBI had moved its plea for extension of time till June 30 arguing that “decoding” the data and matching donors to the donations would be a “complex process”
Published on Mar 07, 2024 11:38 AM IST
Growth without basic rights has no meaning: SC in Vedanta case
Stating that the right to a clean environment is an indispensable entitlement extended to all, the bench stressed that polluted air not only has a detrimental impact on all life forms including humans, but also triggers a cascade of ecological ramifications
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 06:12 AM IST
SC asks Kerala, Centre to resolve borrowing row
The Kerala government has said it has no money to clear outstanding arrears for state employees and for other beneficiaries under various welfare schemes of the government
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Drawing a clear line on parliamentary privilege
Parliamentary privilege must be balanced with the need to combat corrupt behaviour.
Published on Mar 05, 2024 10:00 PM IST
SC quashes ED case against Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar
Shivakumar and a few others were accused of establishing a network of across Bangalore and Delhi with the purpose of transporting and using unaccounted cash.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 02:55 PM IST
SC strikes balance between graft charges, parliamentary privilege
In its Monday verdict, a seven-judge bench ruled there is no immunity for lawmakers who receive bribes for casting votes on the floor of the House.
Published on Mar 05, 2024 04:17 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Abraham ThomasSC gives AAP till June 15 to vacate HQ, says land to expand HC infra
The Supreme Court has directed AAP to vacate its political headquarters in Delhi by June 15, 2024, for expanding judicial infrastructure.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 07:04 AM IST
SBI wants till June 30 to reveal details of electoral bond donors
SBI seeks more time to submit electoral bond details to ECI, citing complexity. SC had earlier declared 2018 EB scheme unconstitutional for anonymizing contributions.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
No immunity in bribery cases to MPs, MLAs: SC
Supreme Court reverses 1998 ruling, MPs and MLAs can't escape punishment for accepting bribes to vote or speak in House. PM Modi hails clean politics.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 06:16 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Explained: Supreme Court ruling on no immunity for bribe-taking lawmakers
The verdict defines parliamentary privilege and its boundaries especially in relation to freedom of speech
Published on Mar 04, 2024 07:37 PM IST
Utkarsh Anand Abraham Thomas
No immunity from prosecution if MP/MLA takes bribe to vote or make speeches: SC
The Supreme Court, in a 3-2 verdict, decided in 1998 that MPs who took bribes and voted in the House could not be prosecuted as they enjoyed immunity
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu to remain shut, SC dismisses Vedanta plea
The health and welfare of the residents of the area is again a matter of utmost concern, said the court
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 04:30 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi