Utkarsh Anand is Legal Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on law, judiciary and governance.
Articles by Utkarsh Anand
SC cancels ED chief Sanjay Mishra’s 3rd extension, says it was illegal
The Supreme Court ruled that ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra can continue till July 31 to enable the Centre to make a fresh appointment
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 03:11 PM IST
Supreme Court stays NGT order naming Delhi LG as Yamuna panel head
The court clarified that it is staying only that part of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order on January 9 that named the Lieutenant Governor as the head of the panel
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:41 PM IST
SC directs day-to-day hearing from Aug 2 of pleas related to Article 370
Constitution bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices SK Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant set July 27 as last date for filing documents.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 12:14 PM IST
After SC panel’s report in Adani-Hindenburg, Sebi seeks to tighten FPI norms
On May 17, the apex court gave Sebi time till August 14 to complete its probe into the allegations thrown up by the Hindenburg report released in January.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 03:47 AM IST
Normalcy, peace returned in J&K after Article 370 abrogation: Centre
Life has returned to normalcy in the region after three decades of turmoil due to the abrogation of the article 370, the Union government told the Supreme Court
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 05:37 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
142 killed till July 4 in Manipur clashes: Centre informs Supreme Court
The total number of people killed in the valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Kakching, Thoubal and Bishnupur were 101, according to the report.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:24 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Can’t let proceedings be used for escalating violence in Manipur: Supreme Court
A bench was hearing a clutch of PILs demanding a spate of orders ranging from investigation into the ethnic clashes
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 02:42 AM IST
Gujarat HC refuses to grant Rahul Gandhi stay on conviction in defamation case
The Gujarat high court has refused to put on hold Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction and two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case.
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:04 AM IST
Gujarat HC dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea to stay his conviction in defamation case
Justice Hemant Prachchhak affirmed the decision of a Gujarat sessions court, which had refused to put on hold a magisterial court order on March 23 convicting the Congress leader
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 11:23 AM IST
Can’t bar women from fighting panchayat polls even if proxy is followed: SC
The Supreme Court in India has stated that it cannot prevent women from contesting panchayat elections on the basis that they are figureheads.
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Collegium picks 2 names for elevation as SC judges
Apart from the CJI, the collegium in the Supreme Court currently includes justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai and Surya Kant
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC extends interim protection from arrest to Teesta Setalvad until further orders
Issuing a formal notice in the matter to the Gujarat government, a bench, headed by justice BR Gavai, directed for a continuation of Setalvad’s interim bail that she got from the specially constituted three-judge bench on late Saturday evening
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 01:54 PM IST
Collegium likely to finalise four names as judges of SC
The Supreme Court collegium is expected to discuss and finalize four names for appointment as judges in the apex court, which currently has three vacancies.
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 12:39 AM IST
Take speedy call on plea for Balaji’s release: SC to HC after split verdict
Balaji, who held the electricity, excise and prohibition portfolios, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 14.
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 12:22 AM IST
SC urges Madras HC chief justice to expedite decision in Senthil Balaji’s case
The SC bench took note of the fact that after the split verdict by the HC division bench, the habeas corpus petition filed by Balaji’s wife challenging her husband’s arrest must go to a third judge for a decision by majority
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 03:18 PM IST
Crucial legal pointers for Pawar vs Pawar from Sena vs Sena
NCP chief Sharad Pawar plans to rebuild his party from scratch and go directly to the people.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 04:31 AM IST
5-judge SC bench led by CJI to hear Art 370 pleas
The Supreme Court has set up a new constitution bench to hear petitions related to Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, will begin proceedings on July 11 after a gap of over three years. One of the petitions to be heard is from Shah Faesal, a bureaucrat who initially challenged the abrogation of Article 370 but later withdrew his petition. The case is expected to issue procedural orders for a future hearing date.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:27 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Parliamentary panel discusses keeping tribals, NE out of UCC’s ambit
According to people familiar with the matter, the BJP, Shiv Sena, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Bahujan Samaj Party leaders supported UCC
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:25 AM IST
Utkarsh AnandDeeksha Bhardwaj
Situation ‘slowly’ improving in Manipur: Govt; SC seeks report
The Supreme Court has asked the Manipur government to submit an updated status report on the ethnic clashes in the state by July 10. The report should include details of the measures taken to maintain law and order, as well as information on the rescue and rehabilitation of those affected by the violence. The court is currently dealing with several petitions related to the clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities, which have resulted in numerous deaths, injuries, and displacements.
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:19 AM IST
Supreme Court grants Teesta Setalvad protection from arrest, stays Gujarat HC order for 7 days
Setalvad got the reprieve from a specially constituted three-judge bench, which was set up after the two judges on the previous bench had a difference of opinion
Updated on Jul 02, 2023 12:20 AM IST
Scope of Governor’s powers in focus amid Tamil Nadu row
Late on Thursday, the governor wrote to CM MK Stalin , conveying that the decision to dismiss Balaji “may be kept in abeyance until further communication.”
Updated on Jul 01, 2023 12:36 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Why vacations are crucial for top court
The Supreme Court's breaks have triggered criticisms of pendency. But judges often use vacations for research, reflection and to catch up on verdict writing.
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 09:20 PM IST
No SC relief for ED in TN minister Senthil Balaji’s arrest case
The Supreme Court said that the federal agency should go back to the Madras high court, where the case is coming up on Thursday
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Bengal panchayat elections: Supreme Court junks pleas against order on central forces
Conduct of elections cannot be a license to commit violence, the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday, as it approved of deployment of central forces for the upcoming panchayat elections in West Bengal.
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
West Bengal rural polls: Supreme Court approves of deployment of central forces
The court said elections cannot be a license to commit violence while junking the state government and the state election commission’s pleas against a Calcutta high court order in this regard
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 03:13 PM IST
Manipur violence: SC refuses urgent hearing of plea for armed forces deployment
Representing NGO Manipur Tribal Forum, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves mentioned the matter and pressed for a hearing claiming 70 tribals were killed after the May 17 hearing in the court
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 11:54 AM IST
What sparked the ethnic strife in Manipur? Know history of Kuki-Meiti clashes
The divide between Kuki-Meitei groups is emblematic of burgeoning ethnic tensions over many issues, which trace their origin to history and sense of identity.
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 04:58 PM IST
Legal regime and SC rulings may ward off Brij Bhushan's arrest
While the offences entail maximum punishment of five years in jail, it is unlikely that Singh will face an imminent arrest.
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 11:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
Law Commission seeks public, religious bodies’ views on Uniform Civil Code
The Law Commission on Wednesday set about to examine the issue afresh as it solicited views on UCC from the public and recognised religious organisations.
Updated on Jun 15, 2023 04:50 AM IST
Utkarsh Anand, New Delhi
SC refuses urgent hearing of plea against Uttarakhand mahapanchayat
Hindu organisations have called the mahapanchayat on June 15 amid communal tensions in Uttarakhand’s Purola town
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 12:20 PM IST
