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Atul Bhatia

Atul Bhatia is an Associate Editor at India TV News, covering the Supreme Court and investigative agencies, with a particular focus on the Enforcement Directorate. A journalist with more than two decades of reporting experience, he has extensively covered some of India’s most high-profile crime investigations and legal developments.

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IYC's bulldozer claim against vendor falls flat as full video exposes misleading narrative
Delhi | Aug 05, 2026, 07:35 PM IST
Indian Youth Congress's claim of bulldozer action against a Delhi street vendor has been challenged after a full video surfaced showing the vendor allegedly throwing his own goods. Delhi Police has termed the viral post misleading and issued a detailed clarification.
'Asaram does not need hospitalisation': AIIMS in medical report submitted to Supreme Court
India | Aug 04, 2026, 04:08 PM IST
AIIMS submitted a report on self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram Bapu in the Supreme Court, stating that Asaram does not need hospitalisation at this time.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet after turbulence, passengers, crew among 12 injured
India | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM IST
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a brief turbulence-related incident on Tuesday, causing a momentary change in altitude and 12 passengers and crew members with injuries. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI2379, landed safely in Delhi.

Serious about not filing FIRs against students who protested over paper leaks, Centre tells SC
India | Aug 03, 2026, 01:57 PM IST
The CJI clarified that by protesters with a criminal past, he meant only those facing serious charges (such as murder). The bench led by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) was hearing the petitions concerning the violence during the 'Sansad Chalo' march on July 20.
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers
India | Aug 03, 2026, 11:27 AM IST
Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted in the women wrestlers' sexual harassment case by Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court. The court cited a lack of evidence while delivering the verdict.
'Both have embraced freedom,' SC to dissolve Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife Payal
Jammu And Kashmir | Jul 31, 2026, 04:53 PM IST
The Supreme Court has agreed to dissolve Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife Payal after it was informed that the two sides have resolved their matrimonial dispute mediation.

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma
India | Jul 31, 2026, 06:15 PM IST
Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma was killed during the northeast Delhi riots in February 2020. According to the prosecution, Sharma was abducted and murdered by members of an unlawful assembly after he stepped out of his home on February 25 to buy household essentials.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's SOP on pellet gun use, issues notice on plea seeking ban
India | Jul 30, 2026, 12:06 PM IST
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of pellet guns while hearing a plea seeking a ban on their use for crowd control. The petition also seeks compensation for those injured during the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action.
Court to hear NEET UG paper leak case on Aug 3, asks CBI to file all annexures in charge sheet
India | Jul 29, 2026, 11:13 AM IST
The CBI informed the court that the 20,000 pages of annexure documents were currently being scanned. The next hearing in the case at the Rouse Avenue Court is scheduled for August 3.

CJP protest: SC orders immediate release of detained students with no prior criminal cases
India | Jul 28, 2026, 12:52 PM IST
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of students detained during the NEET protest, provided they have no prior criminal record. The court also issued notices to seven states over allegations of excessive police force and directed authorities to preserve all CCTV footage.
Law will take action against anyone who committed atrocities against students during protests: CJI
India | Jul 28, 2026, 12:15 PM IST
The CJI stated that there must be a thorough investigation into this matter and there is no doubt about that. The investigation must be independent, fair, and transparent and we will announce its composition later, he said.
Families of injured cops move SC, seek safety norms for personnel and action against CJP instigators
India | Jul 28, 2026, 09:23 AM IST
The families of four injured police personnel have moved the Supreme Court seeking guidelines for the protection of officers on duty and accountability for those who incite violence against police. The petition also seeks equal protection of police personnel's constitutional rights.

Over 2,800 protesters with 'criminal antecedents' were at Jantar Mantar protest: Police sources
India | Jul 27, 2026, 09:10 PM IST
The Delhi Police sources said that 989 people who came to the Jantar Mantar protests in the last six days had had previous involvement in "henious offences". The sources said that the police identified those people through technical means.
IGP Kiran S to head SIT reconstituted to probe Ram Temple donation theft case
India | Jul 27, 2026, 04:29 PM IST
The UP government informed the Supreme Court that it has constituted a new four-member SIT, headed by IGP Kiran S., to investigate the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Court directed the inclusion of a forensic auditor as the fifth member of the SIT.
SC seeks details from Centre on NEET paper leaks, says put an end to series of errors
India | Jul 24, 2026, 01:01 PM IST
The Centre is willing to walk 10 extra miles to address problems faced by students," SG Tushar Mehta told Supreme Court on steps to curb NEET paper leaks.

Passports of those involved in violence amid CJP protest may be cancelled, say Delhi Police sources
India | Jul 23, 2026, 05:34 PM IST
Delhi Police is identifying those involved in instigating violence and attacking security forces personnel during the ongoing NEET paper leak protests and may initiate revocation of their passports.
Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: SC cancels Sonam's bail, orders her to surrender within 3 weeks
India | Jul 23, 2026, 12:39 PM IST
Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was hacked to death in May 2025, allegedly by three hitmen in his wife Sonam's presence in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district.
Delhi High Court issues notice to central government, Delhi Police over violence on CJP protesters
India | Jul 22, 2026, 04:33 PM IST
Delhi Police was alleged to have used excessive force against the Cockroach Janata Party protesters during their proposed "Sansad Chalo" march on July 20. The Delhi Court has issued a notice to the police and the central government over the matter.
'Don't waste our time': CJI Surya Kant during hearing on plea over police action on CJP protesters
India | Jul 22, 2026, 12:10 PM IST
When the lawyer pointed out that videos showing police excesses existed, the CJI said, "We are not interested in videos. We don't have time to watch videos."
Centre accuses Rahul Gandhi of U-turn as Congress remains firm on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
India | Jul 21, 2026, 07:17 PM IST
Jitendra Singh said he held talks with Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders during the protest near the Prime Minister's residence, but the discussions failed to end the demonstration. Singh claimed Rahul Gandhi had initially agreed to withdraw the protest if the government allowed a discussion.