Kapil Sibal
Indian lawyer and politician (born 1948)
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Kapil Sibal is an Indian lawyer and politician. A designated Senior Advocate, he is currently the President of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). He has represented several high-profile cases in the Supreme Court of India and is a Member of Parliament, in Rajya Sabha.
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'Only Parliament can probe a judge': Kapil Sibal slams SC in-house report on Justice Yashwant Varma, says only judges inquiry act is constitutionally validIndiaTimes - Published | |
Cash-at-home case: Kapil Sibal calls Yashwant Varma 'one of the finest judges'; condemns impeachment moveKapil Sibal defends Justice Yashwant Varma, calling him a fine judge and criticising the government's impeachment move following the discovery of a large sum of cash at his residence. Sibal alleges the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
New law designed to rob Muslims of religious rights over waqf: Kapil SibalWhen the CJI said courts prima facie presume a law enacted by Parliament to be valid, Sibal said Waqf Amendment Act was discriminatory as it had singled out the Muslim community by mandating that a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Justice Bela Trivedi retires from SC: Kapil Sibal recalls ‘empathy’ exchange as CJI raps bar for skipping farewellJustice Bela M Trivedi, the eleventh woman on the Supreme Court, retired after three-and-a-half years, prompting courtroom tributes and criticism of the SCBA for denying her a formal farewell. CJI..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Pakistan should be listed as a terrorist state': Kapil Sibal demands amendment in UAPAKapil Sibal advocates for designating Pakistan as a terrorist state at the UN, emphasizing that it is a factory of terrorism. He highlighted the reduction in terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Waqf row: Supreme Court to decide if interim order neededThe Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 20 regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The court limited the hearing to address the necessity of interim orders. The government submitted an affidavit..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Kapil Sibal suggests PM Modi form special session to discuss Pahalgam terror attackKapil Sibal proposed a special Parliament session to address the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing national unity against terrorism. He advocated for an unanimous resolution and international..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sibal's 'Constitution' retort to VP Dhankhar's 'Parliament is supreme' takeKapil Sibal has strongly countered Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's assertion that Parliament is supreme, emphasizing that the Constitution holds the highest authority. This response follows..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'An intrusion on legislature's supremacy': Kapil Sibal slams VP Dhankhar's remarks on SCKapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill withholding. Sibal emphasized that both..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'NIA established under UPA': Kapil Sibal congratulates Congress for 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extraditionKapil Sibal credited the Congress-led UPA government for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused, highlighting the establishment of the NIA during their tenure. The NIA,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lawyers Singhvi & Kapil Sibal find fault with 'selective law', say it's against statuteIndiaTimes - Published | |
EC is a dysfunctional body, a failed institution: Kapil SibalSenior lawyer Kapil Sibal labelled the Election Commission of India as a 'dysfunctional' body that failed its constitutional duties, eroding public confidence. He emphasized the urgency to address..IndiaTimes - Published | |
INDIA must appear to be a ‘bloc and not un-bloc' itself in public domain: Kapil SibalRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urged the INDIA alliance to present a united front with a formal structure and clear spokespersons. Highlighting internal conflicts, he emphasized the necessity for a..IndiaTimes - Published | Justice Hrishikesh Roy ends his judgeship in CJI’s court; started his legal career in the same court in 1982Justice Hrishikesh Roy retired with high praise from peers, including CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and SCBA president Kapil Sibal. Known for his legal acumen and humor in court,..IndiaTimes - Published |
History will never forgive those not allowing level playing field: Sibal after opposition's no trust motion against VP DhankharOpposition leaders, including Kapil Sibal, criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's role as Rajya Sabha chairman, calling it a "sad day for democracy." They accused Dhankhar of bias towards the..IndiaTimes - Published | Can't give reservation based on religion: SCThe Supreme Court is hearing the Bengal government's challenge against a Calcutta High Court decision quashing OBC status for 77 communities, mainly Muslim. The state argued the reservation was based..IndiaTimes - Published |
Never encroached on other pillars of governance: PM ModiPrime Minister Modi, addressing the Supreme Court's 75th Constitution Day celebration, emphasized his commitment to staying within the executive's constitutional boundaries. He indirectly responded to..IndiaTimes - Published | Terrorists targeting India to get 'muh tod jawab': PM Modi on 26/11At the Constitution Day event, PM Modi emphasized adherence to constitutional boundaries, seemingly addressing SCBA president Kapil Sibal's concerns about judicial independence. He paid tribute to..IndiaTimes - Published |
To save reputations, Sibal opposes live-streaming, but SC rejects pleaKapil Sibal appealed to the Supreme Court to cease live streaming its suo motu proceedings on a sensitive rape-murder case, expressing concerns about reputational harm. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud..IndiaTimes - Published | Kolkata rape-murder case: What SC said on Sibal's request to stop live streaming of hearingIndiaTimes - Published |
'Part of access to justice mission': CJI Chandrachud as he inaugurates multi-facilitation centre in SCCJI DY Chandrachud inaugurated a multi-facilitation centre at the Supreme Court campus in Delhi to enhance access to justice. Near UCO Bank and C-IN Gate, it aims to improve service quality for..IndiaTimes - Published | SC refuses to set aside anticipatory bail given to Bhavani Revanna in kidnapping caseOn June 18, the Supreme Court upheld 55-year-old Bhavani Revanna's anticipatory bail in a kidnapping case tied to her son's alleged sexual assaults. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan cited her..IndiaTimes - Published |
NEET-UG result row: Kapil Sibal criticises PM Modi, says accept 'corruption prevalent in country'Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "silence" on the issue and urged him to accept that "corruption is prevalent" in the country.DNA - Published | Soren drops bail plea after Supreme Court frowns on itA vacation bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and S C Sharma critiqued Soren for suppressing from SC that the trial court had taken cognisance of the chargesheet against him and, also, that his bail..IndiaTimes - Published |
'PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh': Kapil Sibal slams money laundering lawRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal claimed that the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) actually stands for "Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Ankh" (PM's glare) and has nothing to do with money laundering. "PMLA is..IndiaTimes - Published | Soren involved in land scam, tried to alter records: ED to SCEnforcement Directorate provides evidence in Supreme Court of Hemant Soren's land acquisition and power misuse. Soren contests Jharkhand HC with representation by Kapil Sibal.IndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah labelling country's citizens as intruders: Kapil Sibal"The ones whom they call intruders are the citizens of India and their names feature in the country's electoral roll. This means that you are saying that citizens of this country are intruders. You are..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI DY Chandrachud congratulates Kapil Sibal for winning SCBA president electionIndiaTimes - Published |
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal elected as Supreme Court Bar Association presidentIndiaTimes - Published | 'Home minister wouldn't have made such remarks if... ': Kapil Sibal on Amit Shah's remarks on SC judgement on Kejriwal's interim bailIndiaTimes - Published |
NewsClick founder gets bail as SC says arrest & remand illegalSupreme Court grants bail to NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha arrested by Delhi Police under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for violations of his right to be informed about the grounds of..IndiaTimes - Published | 'My case covered by Kejriwal's order', says Hemant Soren in his plea; SC seeks ED responseabha polls, citing the Supreme Court's ruling granting Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal interim bail. Hemant Soren's counsel Kapil Sibal said his case is covered by the Arvind Kejriwal order. Delhi..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengal counters Centre in SC, says CBI can't conduct probe sans state consentSenior advocate Kapil Sibal told a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta that Sections 4 and 5 of the Act confer the power pertaining to superintendence and jurisdiction of the agency to the..IndiaTimes - Published | Hemant Soren moves SC against rejection of bail plea by Jharkhand HC, seeks urgent listingFormer Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren challenged bail plea rejection in money laundering case at SC. The bench comprising of CJI DY Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra asked senior..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bengal trying to paint CBI probes as Centre-state row: Govt in SCCentre informs Supreme Court of lack of control over CBI, opposing West Bengal's Article 131 suit on CBI probes. Legal battle continues with Tushar Mehta and Kapil Sibal presenting arguments.IndiaTimes - Published | Centre assures swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea in Supreme CourtAttorney general R Venkataramani, representing the Centre apprised the court that the Election Commission has allowed the Union government to deal with the issue and something will happen before next..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sibal, Congress slam Sitharaman over remarks on bringing back electoral bonds after consultationsCongress and leaders like Kapil Sibal and Jairam Ramesh condemn Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to reintroduce electoral bonds, emphasizing concerns over transparency and potential corruption in election..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court adjourns medical bail plea of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha for April 22The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the medical bail plea of Prabir Purkayastha, Newsclick founder and Editor-in-Chief, lodged in Tihar jail under anti-terror law, for April 22. A bench of Justices..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC denies bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in Delhi excise scam caseThe Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in the Delhi excise policy scam case. Justices directed her to approach the trial court, serving notice to the Enforcement Directorate..IndiaTimes - Published | Petitioners have no locus, won’t lose citizenship after CAA, says SG MehtaKapil Sibal sought halt on citizenship grants until July court hearing, but court omitted request. Tushar Mehta challenged petitioners' standing. Mukul Rohatgi, Ranjit Kumar backed CAA. Indira Jaising..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Shocking but that is expected': Kapil Sibal on J&K Assembly polls to be held after Lok Sabha pollsIndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court grants bail to Sadanad Kadam in money laundering caseThe Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Sadanand Kadam in a money laundering case after hearing his senior counsel Kapil Sibal and the additional Solicitor General (ASG) appearing for the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Talk of 'Ram Rajya' in Ayodhya, showcasing 'Aaya Ram Gaya Ram' in Bihar: Kapil Sibal's dig at BJPTaking a shot at the BJP over Bihar political developments, Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal stated on Sunday that while there was discussion of 'Ram Rajya' at the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, "Aaya..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress' Nyay Yatra a hoax, its leaders not getting justice, leaving party: Anurag ThakurUnion Minister Anurag Thakur criticized the Congress party's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, calling it a hoax and stating that senior leaders were leaving the party due to lack of justice. Thakur mentioned..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal slams Maharashtra Speaker ruling on Shiv Sena feud, calls it tragedy of 'mother of democracy'In a big political win for Shinde, assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday held that the Shiv Sena faction led by him was the ''real political party'' when rival groups emerged in June 2022 and..DNA - Published | Govt duty-bound to back law enacted by Parliament: Kapil SibalIndiaTimes - Published |
Who's in, who's out: Political tensions rise as some turn down Ram Temple consecration invitationControversy surrounds the invitations for the upcoming Ram Temple inauguration ceremony in Ayodhya. CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury declined the invitation, calling it a politicization of a religious..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Lord Ram must be wondering...': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal over death of Army personnel in RajouriAfter the death of four army personnel in Rajouri, Kapil Sibal expressed grief and questioned the behavior of those who talk about Lord Ram. He criticized the BJP for not embodying the traits of Lord..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kapil Sibal says 90 per cent provisions of three criminal bills same as existing lawsFormer Union Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said that the three criminal bills that aim to replace Britsh-era IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act have provisions which are 90 pc same as the existing..IndiaTimes - Published | Missing PC, Singhvi & Sibal, says VP during debate on 3 justice billsDuring the discussion in Rajya Sabha, nominated member Mahesh Jethmalani expressed his views on the criminal justice bills, while chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his concern over the absence of..IndiaTimes - Published |
