Vineet Upadhyay is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, where he leads specialized coverage of the Indian judicial system....Read More
Vineet Upadhyay is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, where he leads specialized coverage of the Indian judicial system.
ExpertiseSpecialized Legal Authority: Vineet has spent the better part of his career analyzing the intricacies of the law. His expertise lies in "demystifying" judgments from the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and District Courts. His reporting covers a vast spectrum of legal issues, including:
Constitutional & Civil Rights: Reporting on landmark rulings regarding privacy, equality, and state accountability.
Criminal Justice & Enforcement: Detailed coverage of high-profile cases involving the Enforcement Directorate (ED), NIA, and POCSO matters.
Consumer Rights & Environmental Law: Authoritative pieces on medical negligence compensation, environmental protection (such as the "living person" status of rivers), and labor rights.
Over a Decade of Professional Experience: Prior to joining The Indian Express, he served as a Principal Correspondent/Legal Reporter for The Times of India and held significant roles at The New Indian Express. His tenure has seen him report from critical legal hubs, including Delhi and Uttarakhand.
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The Delhi Consumer Commission was hearing a consumer complaint alleging deficiency after smoke...
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The Delhi Consumer Commission was hearing a father's plea for a refund after an institute allegedly...
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Uttarakhand consumer wins 6-year battle against Hindustan Unilever over an underweight Rs 10 Surf...
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The Rajasthan High Court was hearing a temporary suspension of sentence application filed by a...
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The FIR alleged that the TDP government illegally extended land pooling benefits, enabling...
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The Delhi District Consumer Commission was hearing a complaint by a widow and her two minor sons...
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The complainant contended that she had never consented to buying the bag and that there was no...
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Finding that the issues went beyond the individual case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court sought the...
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Andhra Pradesh High Court sets aside orders letting National Highway contractors excavate a...
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The Rajasthan Consumer Commission said that Reliance Retail failed to prove the biscuits were...
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
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The dispute arose after Devesh Sahu succumbed to sickle cell disease months after he purchased a...
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The Chhattisgarh High Court was hearing a plea of a man challenging a trial court's refusal to take...
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The district consumer commission was hearing a challenge of a widow to SBI General Insurance's...
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The Chhattisgarh High Court was hearing a guest lecturer’s plea seeking benefits under the...
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Delhi State Consumer Commission was hearing SBI's appeal against a December 5, 2023 order directing...
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According to the complaint, Hichha Ram Sen approached Axis Bank in 2014 to open an FD but was...
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The court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging notices issued to mosques, madrasas, dargahs...
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A Bengaluru trial court held the man from Ballari guilty after he sent 3 defamatory letters to the...
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The Rajasthan High Court directed the Local Self-Government Department to investigate allegations...
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The Kangra District Consumer Commission was hearing a complaint filed by a man against a home decor...
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The ruling is significant for thousands of households opting for rooftop solar power systems under...
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Madras High Court cracks down on ritual pollution in the Tamirabarani river, declaring that...
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
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The case before the Chhattisgarh High Court originated from an FIR lodged by a VHP member after a...
Mon, Jul 13, 2026
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The court was hearing a petition by an elected councillor seeking permission to take a fresh oath...
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court underlined that judges dealing with criminal trials, family disputes,...
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