Dipankar Datta
Dipankar Datta is an esteemed judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for his thoughtful judicial approach and significant contributions to legal precedents. He has presided over various important cases that impact the legal landscape of India.
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Justice Dipankar Datta contributed to the court's understanding of the peculiarities associated with West Bengal.
List WB voters with ‘logical discrepancy’: SC to poll panel | India News
India· 2026-01-19
The bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma refrained from examining the validity of the deputy chairman’s order.
Can't use law to scuttle Parliamentary process, says SC, rejects Justice Varma's plea | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-17
Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the bench that ruled on the case involving a young couple and the POCSO Act.
'Love, not lust': Supreme Court lets off Pocso convict; law must yield to the cause of justice, says apex court | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-01
Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the bench that criticized Rahul Gandhi's statements regarding the Army.
‘They don’t decide who a true Indian is’: Priyanka defends Rahul after SC rebuke; insists he never disrespected Army | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-05
Justice Dipankar Datta interrogated Nedumpara regarding whether he had filed a formal police complaint prior to requesting the FIR registration.
'Your conduct does not inspire confidence': SC reserves verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea - What the top court said | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-30
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih is scheduled to hear his petition on Monday.
Judge Varma hides identity, is ‘XXX’ in his SC petition | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-28
Dipankar Datta is another justice on the bench addressing the SIT's actions.
Ashoka University professor row: Supreme Court questions Haryana SIT over FIRs against Ali Khan Mahmudabad; relaxes bail conditions | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-16
Supreme Court justice Dipankar Datta was present at the event.
Judicial activism shouldn’t turn into judicial terrorism or adventurism: CJI Gavai | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-06-28
Justice Dipankar Datta is part of the bench that allowed the SIT to file its probe status report.
SC to monitor SIT probe against Vijay Shah, asks HC to close case | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-29
Justice Dipankar Datta disagreed with the plea for the Sri Lankan national to settle in India.
'India not a dharmshala to host foreign nationals': SC rejects Sri Lankan Tamil’s plea for settling in India | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-19
Justice Dipankar Datta is part of the bench that addressed the PILs regarding Rohingya deportation.
Supreme Court irked by repeated PILs to stop Rohingya deportationIndia· 2025-05-16Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the bench that ruled on the Rohingya deportation case.
Right to reside in India only for citizens, Rohingya must go: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-08
Dipankar Datta is a judge who participated in the Supreme Court's decision regarding electronic voting machines.
Can't change EVM symbol loading unit for mock vote: Supreme CourtIndia· 2025-05-07
Justice Dipankar Datta warned Rahul Gandhi about his remarks against freedom fighters.
SC raps Rahul Gandhi on Savarkar remarks: 'Not the way you treat freedom fighters'India· 2025-04-26
Justice Dipankar Datta previously ruled on the issue regarding mediclaim policies in a Calcutta HC judgment.
Mediclaim sum can’t be cut from accident payout: HC | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-03-30
Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the bench that refused to stay the operation of the legislation.
SC hearing today on petitions challenging CEC appointment process | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-18
Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the bench that found Khurana's appointment to be invalid.
SC quashes NCH chairperson’s appointment; Khurana six months short of completing 4-year tenure | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-13
Dipankar Datta is a Justice who is part of the bench asking the Election Commission for an affidavit on EVM verification.
Supreme Court seeks Election Commission response on EVM verification SOPL | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-12
Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the special bench that sought the Election Commission's response.
'Don't erase data': Supreme Court to poll body on EVM verification plea | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-11Justice Dipankar Datta is part of the Supreme Court bench discussing electoral reforms.
Should convicts be barred for life from polls? SC seeks responses from Centre, EC | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
Justice Dipankar Datta was part of the bench that received the report on criminal cases against MPs.
251 out of 543 Lok Sabha MPs face criminal cases, including 19 of 20 Kerala MPs | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-10Justice Dipankar Datta is part of the bench that asked the Centre to file its response on the plea regarding disqualification of MPs/MLAs.
SC seeks Centre, ECI response on lifetime bar for MPs/MLAs after convictionIndia· 2025-02-10
