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K K Venugopal
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Daily Briefing: KK Venugopal’s word of caution on ‘basic structure’ doctrine; SC rap on Justice Gangopadhyay; latest on wrestlers’ protest; and more
April 25, 2023 2:22 pm
In today’s edition: Who will hold out, Jagadish Shettar the rebel or a seat loyal to BJP?; Another cheetah death in Kuno; and more
What are the functions of the Attorney General for India?
September 28, 2022 9:36 pm
The Constitution of India places the post of the A-G on a special footing. The A-G is the Government of India's first law officer, and has the right of audience in all courts of the country.
EWS quota doesn't erode rights of SC, ST, OBC communities: AG to apex court
September 21, 2022 12:49 am
Buttressing the argument, Venugopal contended that SCs and STs have been provided with reservation in promotions, in local bodies and legislature.
Plea for contempt action against Sibal: The law and the A-G’s decision
September 04, 2022 2:55 pm
Around the world, “contempt of court”, or simply “contempt”, is understood as a set of legal provisions that firewall courts, and safeguard and protect their ability to dispense justice.
Anand Mohan incident: Attorney General declines consent for contempt proceedings against 13 people
September 03, 2022 2:29 pm
The lawyer had quoted media reports and sought action against 13 people including police and jail officials.
Maharashtra Wakf Board case: AG writes to SC on change of counsel, attempts to prevent him from appearing
August 10, 2022 7:32 am
The AG had earlier written to the Supreme Court Registrar over the developments in the case that involves an appeal against a 2011 Bombay High Court order which held that the state Wakf Board was illegally constituted and permitted the transfer of land to various beneficiaries by the Charity Commissioner.
AG Venugopal declines consent to initiate contempt proceedings against ex-Delhi HC judge, others
July 15, 2022 3:12 am
“It may be noted that the Supreme Court, in a large number of judgements, has held that fair and reasonable criticism of a judicial proceedings would not amount to contempt of court,” added Venugopal.
Delhi Confidential: A-G Venugopal's special parting note for Justice Saran
May 11, 2022 6:49 am
During the farewell of SC judge Vineet Saran on Tuesday, Venugopal said he wishes every retiring judge gets at least five more years in office but he would not wish that for Justice Saran.
Delhi Confidential: AG Venugopal makes another pitch for increasing retirement age for judges
January 14, 2022 10:17 am
Attorney General for India K K Venugopal has been a vocal advocate of increasing tenure of the judges, and has consistently spoken about it at every farewell of Supreme Court judges since 2017.
SC quashes some provisions of 97th Amendment dealing with co-operative societies
July 21, 2021 2:27 am
The ruling came from a bench of Justices R F Nariman, K M Joseph and B R Gavai which upheld a 2013 Gujarat High Court verdict that struck down parts of the amendment.
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