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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.

Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC order directing Noida DM Medha Roopam to pay compensation to studen
India | Sep 23, 2026, 08:55 PM IST
The Supreme Court has stayed the Allahabad High Court’s order directing Noida DM Medha Roopam to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation from her salary to student activist Akriti Chaudhary, whose detention under the NSA was earlier quashed by the Allahabad High Court.
'Cannot hold Noida DM Medha Roopam solely responsible': Supreme Court on student’s NSA detention
India | Sep 23, 2026, 04:58 PM IST
Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, argued that the DM had not taken the detention decision independently. He said the report submitted to her had gone through multiple levels of scrutiny, including by the SHO, DCP, and police commissioner.
SC delivers split verdict on plea to refer CEC, ECs Act validity challenge to larger bench
India | Sep 23, 2026, 04:17 PM IST
"We heard these petitions and applications for more than five days," Justice Deepankar Dutta said and added that talking with one voice would have been better for institutional solidarity, but unfortunately, our opinion is divided.

SC questions BCI's statutory power over law colleges, asks if Bar body can regulate legal education
India | Sep 23, 2026, 12:39 PM IST
The Supreme Court is examining whether the Bar Council of India has the statutory authority to regulate law colleges and universities. The bench has questioned whether BCI's role in regulating the legal profession also extends to controlling legal education institutions.
Supreme Court on Delhi SIR case seeks reply from Election Commission within two weeks
India | Sep 22, 2026, 01:23 PM IST
During the hearing of the matter, Bhushan submitted that the developments in the revision were serious and required examination.
Vande Mataram row reaches Supreme Court over six stanzas, Centre asked to respond within 2 weeks
India | Sep 22, 2026, 01:22 PM IST
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response within two weeks on a plea challenging provisions related to singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram. The court will also examine whether refusing to sing the National Song can attract legal or criminal punishment.

105 theft incidents caught on CCTV: What SIT probe found in Ram Mandir donation case
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 22, 2026, 11:40 AM IST
The SIT has identified eight accused on the basis of CCTV and other evidence. Their bank deposits and assets are also included in the report.
Ram Mandir donation theft case: SIT identifies all accused, chargesheet to be filed by September 25
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 21, 2026, 11:45 PM IST
The Ram Mandir donation theft case was heard in the Supreme Court on Monday, with the SIT submitting its status report. The team said it had identified all the accused after examining CCTV footage and other evidence, and that the investigation was largely complete.
DUSU elections: Delhi HC expresses concern over North Campus violence, warns of cancelling polls
Education | Sep 17, 2026, 06:10 PM IST
The High Court sought a report from DU, the Delhi Police, and the government by Friday, September 18. The High Court warned that if it is not satisfied with the action taken, the counting of votes and the declaration of results will be stayed.

SC directs high-powered panel to probe pellet gun use, violence against women at Jantar Mantar
India | Sep 16, 2026, 12:02 PM IST
The Supreme Court has issued key directions to the High-Powered Enquiry Committee in the Jantar Mantar case, asking it to probe pellet gun use, alleged mistreatment of women protesters, violence and property damage while protecting vulnerable witnesses.
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, arrested for attacking CJP protester, gets interim bail
India | Sep 15, 2026, 04:03 PM IST
Bhardwaj, who describes himself as a 'Kattar Hindu', was detained in Bulandshahr on September 4 after a complaint by CJP worker Nishu Aazad, who alleged her father Sanjay was assaulted by him.
Rajpal Yadav gets relief from Supreme Court in cheque bounce case, given 2 weeks to deposit Rs 2 cr
Entertainment | Sep 15, 2026, 04:27 PM IST
Rajpal Yadav gets temporary relief from the Supreme Court in seven cheque bounce cases. The court has given him two weeks to deposit a Rs 2 crore demand draft.

'Abuse of office': Court orders framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi in IRCTC scam case
India | Sep 10, 2026, 05:11 PM IST
While ordering the framing of charges against RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, the court observed that there was a strong suspicion of abuse of office by the former Railway minister.
Delhi HC asks CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to take down posts against BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia
India | Sep 10, 2026, 02:08 PM IST
The case stems from certain tweets by the CJP and its leaders, which allegedly amplified a graphic containing a quote wrongly attributed to BJP leader Gaurav Bhati.
Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy arrested by CID, STF in Salboni land case
India | Sep 10, 2026, 01:48 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy has been arrested by the West Bengal CID and STF in the alleged Salboni land case. The arrest comes amid a probe into alleged land fraud and financial transactions linked to the case.

Supreme Court dismisses gangster Abu Salem's plea for early release in 1993 Bombay blast
India | Sep 10, 2026, 11:35 AM IST
The Supreme Court has rejected gangster Abu Salem's plea seeking premature release from prison in connection with the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case. The apex court upheld the Bombay High Court's view that his plea was premature and that his 25-year sentence period will be completed in 2030.
Red Fort blast: Suicide bombing, 2-year recce and Ghazwa-e-Hind among NIA chargesheet revelations
Delhi | Sep 09, 2026, 07:50 PM IST
The NIA chargesheet in the Red Fort blast case details its allegations against 13 accused, including claims about the role of Omar Un Nabi, forensic evidence, alleged extremist links and nearly two years of reconnaissance of the historic site.
UP government to challenge Allahabad HC's verdict against Noida DM in NSA detention order case
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 09, 2026, 04:25 PM IST
The Allahabad High Court on September 2 quashed the student's detention order and directed Rs 5 lakh compensation to be recovered from the Noida DM’s salary.
ED raids premises linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, MP daughter Priyanka Jarkiholi
Karnataka | Sep 09, 2026, 10:25 AM IST
According to the officials, 18 premises are being searched, including those of Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, located in the Dollars Colony area of Bengaluru.
Rajpal Yadav moves SC against Delhi HC order, court says deposit Rs 5 crore or go to jail
Entertainment | Sep 08, 2026, 07:09 PM IST
Rajpal Yadav has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court's order before his surrender deadline. The Supreme Court has directed him to deposit Rs 5 crore by tomorrow, making the payment a condition for relief.