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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
Centre must be concerned with fiscal mismanagement of states as it impacts nation's economy: SC
March 06, 2024 6:11 pm
The apex court made the observation while it was hearing a suit filed by the Kerala government accusing the Union of India of interfering in the exercise of its "exclusive, autonomous and plenary powers" to regulate the state's finances by imposing a ceiling on borrowing.
ED's allegations against Soren bizarre: Kapil Sibal in Jharkhand High Court
March 10, 2024 1:40 pm
No necessary that person who committed the offence of money laundering should be named in the predicate offence, says ASG
Kapil Sibal interview: 'Govt cannot set aside electoral bonds judgment with an Ordinance ... No law can set aside an SC verdict'
February 16, 2024 9:40 am
"The scheme is perhaps the biggest scam in the history of India ... The Opposition may also be affected but the scheme was not brought by them, the BJP brought it," says Rajya Sabha MP who was the leading advocate for petitioners in the case.
ED says Soren planned banquet hall on land at centre of case, gets custody for 3 more days
February 13, 2024 2:14 am
Soren was produced before the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court after the ED's five-day custody came to an end.
Kapil Sibal writes: The Collegium system has failed India
January 02, 2024 10:07 am
There are not enough judges at all levels of the judicial hierarchy to deal with the increased workload. The result is that there is little time to reflect on issues which can change the course of the nation’s march forward.
Fencing on Indo-Bangladesh border substantially hindered due to non-cooperation: Centre to SC
December 13, 2023 8:32 am
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that the Union government has taken multi-pronged steps to secure the Indo-Bangaldesh border.
Kapil Sibal is wrong — judiciary’s independence is not under threat
December 06, 2023 9:20 am
Sibal’s relationship with the Indian judiciary highlights the crucial need to respect the delicate balance between political advocacy and judicial independence
Delhi Confidential: Judicial Juggle
October 10, 2023 8:18 am
Virtual courts have made hearings accessible not just for litigants but also for sought-after advocates.
Kapil Sibal's entry raises eyebrows: INDIA meet sidelines
September 02, 2023 4:44 pm
Sources said that Congress leader KC Venugopal complained about it to Uddhav Thackeray after which National Conference's Omar Abdullah and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav had to intervene.
Govt wants to bring 'dictatorship': Sibal slams bills to replace criminal laws
August 13, 2023 5:43 pm
The Rajya Sabha MP called on the government to take back the three bills it has brought to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Criminal Procedure Act, 1898, and Indian Evidence Act, 1872, alleging that if such laws become a reality, they would "imperil the future" of the country.
