Articles by Utkarsh Anand
CJI briefs SC judges on justice Varma case, says transfer is just the beginning
CJI Sanjiv Khanna told the SC judges that he was awaiting a report from Delhi high court chief justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya before deciding the next step
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:11 PM IST
Understanding the legal precedent behind SC action against Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma
An in-house inquiry, which is now being contemplated by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, will determine whether further action is warranted.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:19 PM IST
Collegium members seek probe against HC judge Yashwant Varma over cash recovery
People aware of the matter said the cash was discovered after a fire broke out at Delhi high court judge Yashwant Varma’s residence on the night of March 14
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 11:09 AM IST
SC rejects petition seeking to withhold order on its website
Supreme Court rejects plea to withhold order for a couple's privacy, affirming public access to court records while allowing name masking.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:34 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC’s full court moves to revoke designation of senior advocate
Beyond individual case, the February 20 judgment had, however, underscored systemic flaws in the process of designating senior advocates in the Supreme Court and high courts.
Published on Mar 21, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Meitei judges part of delegation may not travel to Manipur hills
Two judges from the Manipur high court, both Meiteis, are unlikely to travel to the hill districts.
Updated on Mar 21, 2025 06:11 AM IST
Top court calls for direct transfer of aid to motor accident victims
The ruling, aimed at streamlining the disbursement process and reducing delays, was issued by a bench comprising justices JK Maheshwari and Rajesh Bindal on Tuesday.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:30 AM IST
ECI offers to meet petitioners who want disclosure of voter turnout
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday offered to engage with petitioners demanding the immediate disclosure of authenticated voter turnout records
Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:14 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC seeks viewpoints on Lokpal’s power to investigate HC judges
The apex court emphasised that it would only determine the jurisdictional issue within the contours of the Lokpal Act and constitutional provisions.
Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Six Supreme Court judges to visit relief camps in Manipur on March 22
According to a statement issued by NALSA, the visit is being undertaken as part of the duodecennial (12-year) celebration of the high court of Manipur
Updated on Mar 19, 2025 01:27 AM IST
SC allows parents of RG Kar case victim to move HC for probe
The parents sought a further probe to ascertain the alleged role of some other persons, including the former principal of the RG Kar hospital, Sandip Ghosh.
Published on Mar 18, 2025 09:28 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New delhi
SC: Right to development equals right to clean environment
The top court made the observations while setting aside an April 2022 order of the National Green Tribunal
Published on Mar 18, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Courts should not gag criticism, says top court
The top court emphasised that courts should not issue gag orders against media organisations.
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 05:00 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC defers hearing on task force recommendations for healthcare worker safety
The matter was listed before a bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna and justices Sanjay Kumar and Joymala Bagchi, which ordered: “List the matter in the week commencing May 13.”
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 12:38 PM IST
RG Kar victim's parents can approach High Court to demand further CBI probe: SC
Senior advocate Karuna Nandy appeared for the victim's parents. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta represented the CBI.
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 01:33 PM IST
Justice Bagchi sworn in as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031
With this appointment, justice Bagchi fills one of the two vacancies in the Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges
Updated on Mar 17, 2025 11:02 AM IST
Top court judge laments delay in women quota roll-out
The judge emphasised that women must be given sufficient opportunities to demonstrate their talent in the realm of policymaking and leadership.
Published on Mar 16, 2025 03:53 AM IST
Tech revolution in judiciary must be inclusive, says justice Surya Kant
Speaking in Kenya during a week-long engagement with the Kenyan Supreme Court, the judge underlined the need for judicial innovation.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:40 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Pay interest on wrongly-kept money: Supreme Court to Delhi government
Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to pay ₹4.35 lakh interest on ₹28.1 lakh refund to a couple.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:29 AM IST
Even govt must pay interest on wrongfully retained money: SC
Experts said the ruling could have broader implications for cases involving delayed refunds by government agencies.
Published on Mar 12, 2025 05:12 AM IST
Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to be CJI in 2031
His appointment fills one of the two vacancies in the Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges
Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Justice Gavai cautions against integrating AI within judiciary
Justice Gavai, who is set to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in May, is currently in Kenya on a week-long engagement with the Kenyan Supreme Court
Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:24 AM IST
Can’t award damages for wrongful custody while hearing bail pleas: SC
The case arose from the Allahabad high court’s May 2024 ruling, directing the director of NCB to pay compensation to a man for alleged wrongful confinement.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Justice Gavai cautions against AI replacing human judgment in judiciary
Justice Gavai pointed to instances where AI-powered legal research tools have produced fabricated case citations, warning that such inaccuracies could have serious repercussions
Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:00 PM IST
Justice Bagchi appointed as SC judge, set to become CJI in 2031
With this elevation, justice Bagchi is set to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in May 2031, albeit for a little over four months, before retiring on October 2, 2031
Published on Mar 10, 2025 12:57 PM IST
SC to review Maha’s award of Dharavi redevelopment project to Adani Group
Dharavi redevelopment project holds immense significance as it aims to transform the area into a modern urban space, providing improved housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for its residents.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Top court to hear Pegasus snooping case on April 22
A Supreme Court-appointed panel of experts submitted its findings in August 2022 after conducting a forensic analysis of 29 mobile devices voluntarily submitted for examination.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 07:22 AM IST
SC to hear Pegasus snooping case on April 22
A bench of justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh scheduled the hearing next month as it took up journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s petition in the matter
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 03:48 PM IST
SC agrees to examine CBI’s plea to cancel Dheeraj Wadhawan’s bail in DHFL case
A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued a notice on the CBI’s appeal against the high court order granting Wadhawan bail over medical reasons
Published on Mar 07, 2025 12:44 PM IST
FIRs not reliant on prior probe in graft cases: SC
Law enforcement agencies must not be restrained by unnecessary administrative hurdles in initiating investigations, the top court said
Published on Mar 07, 2025 05:54 AM IST