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  • Finding cash at home does not prove misconduct: Sibal tells Supreme Court for Justice Varma

    Finding cash at home does not prove misconduct: Sibal tells Supreme Court for Justice Varma

    "If cash has been found in the outhouse, what is the behaviour of the judge to be held? There is no allegation of behaviour, forget misbehaviour," Sibal has been quoted as saying.

  • Kapil Sibal blows holes in case against Justice Varma: 'No facts to go by other than alleged burnt cash'

    Kapil Sibal blows holes in case against Justice Varma: 'No facts to go by other than alleged burnt cash'

    Kapil Sibal stressed on the need for a thorough investigation to establish the facts before moving to impeach Justice Varma.

  • 'Disclosures will jeopardise ..': Supreme Court on revealing details of CBI probe in Kolkata rape-murder case

    'Disclosures will jeopardise ..': Supreme Court on revealing details of CBI probe in Kolkata rape-murder case

    The apex court disapproved of the Bengal government's policy restricting women doctors from night shifts, as well as directed Wikipedia to remove any content identifying the victim in connection with the case.

  • 'Fifth and final call': Bengal govt invites junior doctors to Mamata's residence in final bid to end impasse

    'Fifth and final call': Bengal govt invites junior doctors to Mamata's residence in final bid to end impasse

    The Chief Secretary reiterated that while the government remains open to discussions, live-streaming or videography would not be permitted—one of the key demands from the doctors.

  • ‘He should never have…’: Kapil Sibal on PM Modi attending Ganesh puja at CJI’s residence

    ‘He should never have…’: Kapil Sibal on PM Modi attending Ganesh puja at CJI’s residence

    Modi on September 11 visited the residence of CJI DY Chandrachud and offered prayers on the occasion of Ganesh festival, which drew mixed responses

  • Kolkata rape-murder case: VP Dhankhar demands reflection and action from public figures, NGOs

    Kolkata rape-murder case: VP Dhankhar demands reflection and action from public figures, NGOs

    The Vice President remarked, "When humanity has been shamed, there are some stray voices, voices that cause concern. They only aggravate our excruciating pain. To put it mildly, they are adding salt to our injured conscience."

  • Kejriwal, Soren treated as 'Tom, Dick or Harry': Kapil Sibal's swipe after Delhi CM's bail stayed

    Kejriwal, Soren treated as 'Tom, Dick or Harry': Kapil Sibal's swipe after Delhi CM's bail stayed

    Drawing comparison to the recent order by the Karnataka High Court halting arrest of former Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa, the senior advocate said it is strange how leaders are treated differently by the judiciary.

  • NEET exam row: Kapil Sibal demands probe by SC-appointed officials

    NEET exam row: Kapil Sibal demands probe by SC-appointed officials

    Amid the controversy over the NEET medical entrance exam, former HRD minister Kapil Sibal has called for a Supreme Court-appointed probe into allegations of irregularities.

  • Sibal questions PM Modi's 'silence' over NEET exam issue

    Sibal questions PM Modi's 'silence' over NEET exam issue

    The results were expected to be declared on June 14 but were announced on June 4, apparently because the evaluation of the answer sheets was completed earlier

  • Don’t see why Kejriwal can’t attend office when he can campaign: Kapil Sibal

    Don’t see why Kejriwal can’t attend office when he can campaign: Kapil Sibal

    On May 10, the apex court granted interim bail to Kejriwal till June 1. However, the court directed him not to visit the CM’s office, the secretariat, and sign any papers.

  • Kapil Sibal Attacks PM Modi Over His ‘Gold’ Remark On Congress

    Kapil Sibal Attacks PM Modi Over His ‘Gold’ Remark On Congress

    In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement regarding women's properties and its implications for the Congress party, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal emphasized the need for the Election Commission of India to address the matter by issuing a notice to PM Modi. This highlights Sibal's commitment to ensuring accountability and fairness in political discourse, urging regulatory action where necessary to maintain the integrity of public dialogue.

  • From Ashok Chavan to Milind Deora, 10 big names that left Congress since 2019 polls

    From Ashok Chavan to Milind Deora, 10 big names that left Congress since 2019 polls

    With the recent resignation of former CM Ashok Chavan for the Congress party amid the buzz of Kamal Nath joining BJP, ahead of Lok Sabha polls, here's a list of leaders who exited the Congress party.

  • A new low in politics: Kapil Sibal slams ED's attachment of National Herald assets

    A new low in politics: Kapil Sibal slams ED's attachment of National Herald assets

    The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Tuesday that it has attached immovable assets and equity shares worth about Rs 752 crore as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation against the National Herald newspaper and companies linked to it.

  • Once Retired, Judges’ Opinions Are Not Binding Diktats - CJI Chandrachud Tells Kapil Sibal

    Once Retired, Judges’ Opinions Are Not Binding Diktats - CJI Chandrachud Tells Kapil Sibal

    Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud in a response to former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s statement on the basic structure doctrine in Rajya Sabha while debating in support of the Delhi Ordinance bill, said that ex-Judges’ remarks are opinions, not diktats. This happened when Advocate Kapil Sibal quoted him during the five Constitution bench hearing of the petition filed by National Conference leader Mohd Akbar Lone against the abrogation of Article 370 of the constitution. Watch for more.

  • PM Modi works for country, PM is not the country: Kapil Sibal on Amit Shah's 'insult to country' remark

    PM Modi works for country, PM is not the country: Kapil Sibal on Amit Shah's 'insult to country' remark

    Kapil Sibal's dig came a day after Shah, while addressing a national convention of the Modi community in Ahmedabad, referred to Purnesh Modi's defamation suit that led to Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as an MP over his "Modi surname" remark.

  • Same-sex marriage case: Who argued for and against the matter in Supreme Court?

    Same-sex marriage case: Who argued for and against the matter in Supreme Court?

    Spread over 10 days, a galaxy of India’s top lawyers argued on the batch of petitions seeking legal sanction to same-sex marriage.

  • Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questions PM Modi's 'silence' over wrestlers' protest

    Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questions PM Modi's 'silence' over wrestlers' protest

    According to police, one of the cases against WFI chief Singh was registered under IPC sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), and 354D (stalking), while the other was registered under section 10 of the POCSO Act.

  • Wrestlers protest: Kapil Sibal slams WFI chief, says accused has 'no conscience'

    Wrestlers protest: Kapil Sibal slams WFI chief, says accused has 'no conscience'

    Several national award-winning wrestlers have been protesting at Jantar Mantar demanding the government make public the findings of an oversight panel that investigated the sexual harassment allegations against Singh, who is also a BJP MP.

  • BJP wants 'Opposition-free' India: Kapil Sibal on CBI summoning Arvind Kejriwal

    BJP wants 'Opposition-free' India: Kapil Sibal on CBI summoning Arvind Kejriwal

    The CBI on Friday summoned Kejriwal to appear before it on April 16 in connection with the excise policy scam case in which his former deputy Manish Sisodia was arrested last month.Reacting to the development, Sibal said on Twitter, "

  • Kapil Sibal slams government over IT Amendment Rules

    Kapil Sibal slams government over IT Amendment Rules

    Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on April 6 said internet firms like Google, Facebook and Twitter may lose protection under safe harbour if they fail to remove content identified by the government-notified fact-checker as false or misleading information.

  • Senior lawyers hail SC judgment against use of sealed covers, call it historic

    Senior lawyers hail SC judgment against use of sealed covers, call it historic

    The apex court has often discouraged the practice of submitting documents in a sealed cover because it does not give the opposing party an opportunity to counter claims made therein

  • Rich get richer, poor get poorer: Kapil Sibal's swipe at PM Modi's social justice remarks

    Rich get richer, poor get poorer: Kapil Sibal's swipe at PM Modi's social justice remarks

    Addressing BJP members at the party's 44th foundation day, Modi on Thursday cited the free ration scheme, health insurance and other welfare measures, to assert that social justice was an article of faith for the BJP while other parties used the plank to advance the interest of particular families without helping society.

  • Parties like JD(U), Shiv Sena (UBT) were your allies, now they are corrupt: Kapil Sibal's dig at PM Modi

    Parties like JD(U), Shiv Sena (UBT) were your allies, now they are corrupt: Kapil Sibal's dig at PM Modi

    Reacting to the remarks, Sibal tweeted, "PM: Opposition afraid all corrupt now on one platform. But Modiji: Shiv Sena, Akali Dal, JDU, PDP, BSP, were all your allies at one time and you formed government with them!" "Now they are corrupt! Then they were not?" the former Union minister said.

  • MC Explains: Why was Rahul Gandhi disqualified after conviction?

    MC Explains: Why was Rahul Gandhi disqualified after conviction?

    While Gandhi was convicted under provisions of Indian Penal Code for defamation, he was disqualified under provisions of Representation of Peoples Act and Constitution of India.

  • Legal processes are used far too often for political ends: Kapil Sibal on Rahul Gandhi's conviction

    Legal processes are used far too often for political ends: Kapil Sibal on Rahul Gandhi's conviction

    A court in Surat on Thursday sentenced Gandhi to two years in the case filed against him over his "Modi surname" remarks. The court also granted him bail and suspended the sentence for 30 days to allow him to appeal in a higher court.

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