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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
Independence of judiciary is in danger, says Congress
April 26, 2018 4:23 pm
"Indian judiciary is in danger. And if our judiciary is not united to protect its independence then democracy is in danger.... they want to pack High Courts with their won people," senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal said.
Highlights: Govt writes to CJI, says elevation of Justice KM Joseph to Supreme Court not appropriate at this stage
April 26, 2018 5:06 pm
Justice KM Joseph's elevation to Supreme Court: Congress takes on Modi government, says it must act on recommendation of Supreme Court collegium. Follow LIVE updates here.
Congress to move Supreme Court as Venkaiah Naidu rejects CJI impeachment notice; legal fraternity divided
April 23, 2018 10:09 pm
Addressing a press conference soon after Naidu quashed the impeachment notice, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said the party would move the SC to challenge the "unprecedented, illegal, ill-advised and hasty order" that had "jeopardised" the legal system.
Congress to challenge rejection of impeachment notice against CJI in Supreme Court: Kapil Sibal
April 23, 2018 4:02 pm
Upset with the rejection, Sibal claimed that never before in the history of India an impeachment motion has been dismissed at a preliminary stage. He said that Rajya Sabha chairman's order was illegal and passed without full-fledged enquiry.
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment: Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu rejects notice by Opposition
April 23, 2018 11:30 am
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment: Vice-President and Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu has rejected the notice given by Opposition parties led by the Congress.
Chief Justice impeachment: Kapil Sibal says will not appear in court of CJI Dipak Misra from today
April 23, 2018 9:03 am
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment: Kapil Sibal told The Indian Express, “I will not appear in the Chief Justice’s court (in Supreme Court) from tomorrow onwards... till he retires, because that is consistent with the highest standards of my profession.”
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment: We had two choices: to let rot fester... or (to) address it, says Kapil Sibal
April 23, 2018 10:46 am
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment: Congress leader Kapil Sibal tells The Indian Express why the move to remove the Chief Justice became necessary, and why he will not appear before Dipak Misra any more
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment notice brings opposition parties together, Jaitley calls it 'threat to judicial independence': Highlights
April 20, 2018 8:28 pm
CJI Dipak Misra impeachment: Accusing CJI Dipak Misra of 'misusing his position', senior party leader Kapil Sibal said that democracy can thrive only when the Judiciary stands firm, independent of the executive, and discharges its duty honestly.
Failing the law
April 05, 2018 1:11 am
In the last four years, the legal process has been turned into an instrument of oppression, threatening the principles of our republic.
Govt attempting to appoint RSS people in judiciary: Kapil Sibal
March 31, 2018 12:53 am
Kapil Sibal alleged that while the BJP has already appointed RSS 'pracharaks' in key positions in educational institutions of the country, it is now attempting to instal RSS pracharaks or people of their thinking in the judiciary.
