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Kapil Sibal
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- Born 08 August 1948
- Age 76
- Birth Place Jalandhar, East Punjab, India
- Profession Senior Advocate, Politician
- Political Party Independent
- In Office Union Minister Of Communications And Information Technology, Government Of India 19 January 2011 - 26 May 2014, Union Minister Of Human Resource Development, Government Of India 29 May 2009 - 29 October 2012, Union Minister Of Science And Technology, Government Of India 23 May 2004 - 22 May 2009, Union Minister Of Earth Sciences, Government Of India 29 January 2006 - 22 May 2009, Union Minister Of Law And Justice, Government Of India 11 May 2013 - 26 May 2014, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabhafrom Delhi NCT 10 May 2004 - 16 May 2014
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Kapil Sibal BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Kapil Sibal: A Legal Luminary and Political Veteran Born August 8, 1948, Kapil Sibal is a prominent Indian lawyer and politician. A senior advocate, he's currently President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), a position he previously held and recently reclaimed for 2024-25. His distinguish...
Kapil Sibal PERSONAL LIFE
| Father | Hira Lal Sibal |
| Spouse | Nina Sibal (1973; died 2000), Promila Sibal (2005), |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Education | St. Stephen's College, Delhi (B.A., M.A.), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (LL.B.), Harvard Law School, (LL.M.) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Kapil Sibal
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Minister of Law and Justice of India | 11 May 2013 - 25 May 2014 |
| Minister of Communications and Information Technology | N/A |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 15th Lok Sabha | N/A |
KAPIL SIBAL NEWS
COVID-19 is yet another call to humankind to mend its ways or perish
April 10, 2020 9:12 am
It is clear by now that If we threaten nature, nature will hit back, and in this battle, we are sure to lose. We need to change our ways.
Home minister’s assurances in Parliament are belied by the letter and intent of the citizenship law
March 17, 2020 10:50 am
Dear home minister, you need to tell the country what your real intention is — your assurance is not enough. It is time for you to be upfront about the government’s intentions.
Whether states are bound to implement CAA is an academic question: Congress
January 22, 2020 3:15 am
Sibal said that “when the Supreme Court decides the matter, one way or the other that will be the law of the country.”
If CAA remains on statute book, there will be consequences if not obeyed: Salman Khurshid
January 19, 2020 9:31 am
A day before on Saturday, Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal too said it would be "unconstitutional" for state governments to say they will not implement the new citizenship law.
Kapil Sibal: States can’t say won’t implement CAA, it is not possible, unconstitutional
January 19, 2020 7:24 am
The Left government in Kerala has already approached the Supreme Court, saying that the CAA is “violative of the principles of equality, freedom and secularism enshrined in the Constitution”.
No state can deny implementation of CAA, it's unconstitutional: Congress leader Kapil Sibal
January 18, 2020 10:10 pm
Several state governments including Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra have voiced their dissent with the controversial law and said that they won't implement it.
Kapil Sibal takes dig at PM over 'trailer' remark, says don't want to see rest of the film
September 13, 2019 8:01 pm
Prime Minister Modi, in an address in Ranchi, on Thursday said development and the fight against corruption and terrorism during the first 100 days of the NDA 2.0 government was just a "trailer" of a fast-paced film.
'It's this mindset...': Congress' Kapil Sibal jabs Lok Sabha speaker over 'Brahmin' remark
September 11, 2019 5:54 pm
The Lok Sabha Speaker triggered the row after stating that Brahmins are held in high regard by birth because of their dedication, sacrifice and for guiding other communities.
Delhi Confidential: At Arm’s Length
August 27, 2019 2:13 am
Denying the ED’s charge that Chidambaram was trying to tamper with evidence in the money laundering case against him, senior advocate Kapil Sibal wondered how he could tamper with bank accounts and added, “I must have really long arms”.
Which BJP leader has publicly advised PM to not demonise Oppn: Kapil Sibal
August 24, 2019 6:32 pm
Sibal's remarks came a day after senior Congress leaders Abhishek Singhvi and Shashi Tharoor supported party leader Jairam Ramesh who said that not recognising Modi's work and "demonising" him all the time was not going to help.
