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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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Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted to Gurugram's Medanta Hospital, orders Delhi High Court
India | Jul 21, 2026, 03:55 PM IST
The High Court ordered that all records relating to Wangchuk's treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, including medical reports and treatment documents, be transferred to Medanta Hospital to facilitate the continuation of his treatment.
Govt has no objection if Sonam Wangchuk is shifted to Medanta: Centre to Delhi HC
India | Jul 21, 2026, 02:00 PM IST
The Centre has told the Delhi High Court it has no objection to shifting Sonam Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital, provided doctors approve his discharge. The court has reserved its order and will pronounce its decision at around 2:30 pm.
Delhi Police registers 5 FIRs over CJP protest violence, scanning CCTV footage to identify accused
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:01 AM IST
Violence was witnessed during the CJP protest in Delhi on Monday. Now, the Delhi Police has begun taking action in this matter. Let's find out which angles the police are investigating.

SC suggests reconstituting SIT in Ram Temple theft case, cautions against politicising matter
India | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
While hearing the Ram Temple donation theft case, the Supreme Court suggested reconstituting the SIT and also cautioned political parties against politicising the matter, saying the court was there only to ensure a proper investigation.
SIT submits status report in Supreme Court in Ram Temple donation theft case; hearing today
India | Jul 20, 2026, 12:13 AM IST
The SIT, which is probing the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya, has filed its status report before the Supreme Court. The court will now hear the matter again on Monday.
'Bodily autonomy not violated': Delhi HC rejects plea to shift Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital
India | Jul 20, 2026, 12:14 AM IST
Refusing to pass an interim order, Delhi High Court has refused a plea seeking transfer of activist Sonam Wangchuk to a private facility from the Safdarjung Hospital. It also defended the government's action and said it was not arbitrary, as Wangchuk refused treatment despite deteriorating health.

Sonam Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo moves to Delhi HC, seeks transfer from Safdarjung
India | Jul 19, 2026, 02:08 PM IST
Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, has moved the Delhi High Court seeking permission to shift the activist from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility. The petition alleges lack of transparency, discrepancies in medical reports and seeks an urgent hearing.
'You ignored because she was poor?': SC raps Ghaziabad hospitals on treatment denial to rape victim
India | Jul 17, 2026, 09:44 PM IST
The Supreme Court expressed worry over a private hospital's alleged inaction, saying that even if the facilities lacked the infrastructure to treat the rape victim child, they should have ensured that she was immediately shifted to another hospital.
Delhi HC says government doctor to monitor Sonam Wangchuk as his hunger strike enters day 19
India | Jul 16, 2026, 11:47 AM IST
Whatever medical intervention is needed to save Sonam Wangchuk's life should be done by government, the High Court told the Centre.

When will the final report on Ahmedabad Air India crash be ready? AAIB reveals timeline to SC
India | Jul 15, 2026, 01:13 PM IST
In the affidavit, the AAIB also stated that all 10 steps required for an aircraft accident investigation under Indian law are being fully followed. The investigation is proceeding in full compliance with regulations.
'Samay Raina has taken the court for a ride': Supreme Court imposes Rs 3 lakh fine on comedian
Entertainment | Jul 14, 2026, 04:49 PM IST
The Supreme Court directed comedian Samay Raina to deposit Rs 3 lakh within two days, observing that he had "taken the court for a ride" by making misleading statements during the proceedings. The apex court warned of strict legal action if the amount is not paid within the stipulated time.
Shah Rukh Khan gets relief from Supreme Court as plea against Mannat renovation gets dismissed
Entertainment | Jul 14, 2026, 03:19 PM IST
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the approval for the renovation of Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai residence, Mannat. The court found no merit in the plea and allowed the renovation work to continue.

SC says open space adjacent to Bhojshala site to be provided to Muslim side for offering prayers
India | Jul 14, 2026, 02:05 PM IST
The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding the petition filed by the Muslim side against the Madhya Pradesh High Court's verdict in the Dhar Bhojshala case. Notices have been issued to the Central Government, the ASI, the Hindu Front for Justice, and other Hindu parties.
Big relief for Lalu Yadav in fodder scam case as Supreme Court refuses to cancel his bail
India | Jul 14, 2026, 01:18 PM IST
A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale heard the matter and declined to interfere with the High Court's order but directed it to expedite the hearing of Yadav's appeal against the trial court's judgment.
Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder during Delhi riots
Delhi | Jul 13, 2026, 11:52 PM IST
IB officer Ankit Sharma was brutally killed during the February 2020 riots in Northeast Delhi. His body was later recovered from a nearby drain, sparking widespread outrage across the country.

Ram Temple donation theft accused planned heist over calls, fixed roles before duty, say sources
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 13, 2026, 01:24 PM IST
Fresh revelations have emerged in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case as the accused allegedly disclosed how the thefts were planned. The SIT probe has intensified, while the Supreme Court is set to hear petitions seeking a CBI investigation.
Supreme Court issues notice to Ram Temple Trust in donation theft case, seeks SIT status report
India | Jul 13, 2026, 01:18 PM IST
The alleged Ram Temple donation theft has triggered a heated political row in Uttar Pradesh, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continuing its probe into the irregularities.
CBI files closure report in RAU's IAS tragedy; no evidence found against senior MCD officials
Delhi | Jul 13, 2026, 11:42 AM IST
CBI has filed a supplementary closure report in the RAU’s IAS coaching centre flooding case. Despite a detailed investigation, the agency said that no concrete evidence was found against MCD officials.
Gyanvapi, Mathura, Sambhal disputes referred to special Lok Adalat by Supreme Court | Here's why
India | Jul 13, 2026, 08:41 AM IST
The move is aimed at encouraging dialogue and consensual settlement in some of the country's most sensitive religious disputes.
Rajpal Yadav to go to jail after Delhi High Court upholds conviction in cheque bounce case
Entertainment | Jul 10, 2026, 02:59 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in a cheque bounce case, dismissing his appeal against the trial court's order. With the conviction remaining in force, the actor will now have to serve his jail sentence.