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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
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.
Ambiguity in UAPA Bill, send it to House panel: Opposition in Rajya Sabha
August 02, 2019 7:49 am
The Congress-led Opposition demanded the Bill be sent to a select committee for further discussion, as in the current form it could be struck down by the court.
Delhi: Boxer Vijender Singh in final list, Kapil Sibal left in the lurch
April 23, 2019 7:20 am
Amid speculation that she could be fielded from Chandni Chowk, three-time former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit was instead named as the candidate from North East Delhi, where she will take on BJP’s Manoj Tiwari and AAP’s Dilip Pandey.
Narendra Modi has diminished status of PM's office: Kapil Sibal
April 04, 2019 5:24 pm
"Nobody has diminished the status of the office of the Prime Minister more than Narendra Modi," the Congress leader said at a press conference in Bengaluru.
Was 'chowkidar' sleeping when attacks at Pathankot, Uri, Pulwama took place: Kapil Sibal
March 24, 2019 1:48 pm
"First of all he has forgotten about the chaiwalas (tea sellers). He now remembers the chowkidars (watchmen). Next time he will remember somebody else and forget the chowkidars," Kapil Sibal said.
Will certainly contest Chandni Chowk LS seat irrespective of alliance with AAP: Sibal
March 22, 2019 5:37 pm
Sibal had won twice from Chandni Chowk in 2004 and 2009 before losing to BJP leader Harsh Vardhan in 2014.
Samjhauta Express blast case: No one knows who killed 68 people, says Kapil Sibal
March 21, 2019 6:01 pm
The blast on the India-Pakistan train took place near Panipat in Haryana on February 18, 2007, when it was on its way to Attari in Amritsar, the last station on the Indian side.
