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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
Probe didn't record Army officer's statement: Zakia counsel to SC
November 24, 2021 8:34 am
Jafri has also appealed against Gujarat High Court's order upholding the decision of the Ahmedabad Metropolitan Magistrate court to accept the closure report which gave a clean chit to the then chief minister Narendra Modi and others in the riot-related cases.
Still a Congress worker, will fight all their cases: Kapil Sibal
October 02, 2021 9:30 pm
Visits Gandhi Ashram, no Cong leader welcomed him
Anand Sharma 'disgusted by hooliganism’ outside Kapil Sibal’s house, urges Sonia Gandhi to take action
September 30, 2021 4:58 pm
Anand Sharma asserted that Congress has a history of upholding freedom of expression. Those responsible must be identified and disciplined, Sharma said
Punjab, exits give fuel to G-23: Kapil Sibal, Ghulam Nabi Azad speak up
September 30, 2021 7:14 am
Sibal, who was among the 23 leaders who wrote a letter to interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi last year seeking radical changes in the party, said the Congress should try to remain united in Punjab.
Sonia Gandhi's initiative to bring Oppn unity welcome, urge her to strengthen Congress: Kapil Sibal
August 15, 2021 8:37 pm
Kapil Sibal said Sonia Gandhi can "jettison" him if he stands in her way, but he would continue to seek strengthening of the Congress for bringing it to the forefront of Opposition unity.
Opposition unity for 2024 on menu, SAD, BJD, TDP join dinner meeting
August 10, 2021 10:43 am
On the table was just one agenda: the need for all Opposition parties to join hands to take on the BJP in 2024.
What Kapil Sibal got wrong in his recent observations about communalism
July 08, 2021 9:01 am
Salman Khurshid writes: Muslim outfits have been integral to the Congress since the national movement and shaped the contours of our politics. It cannot suddenly suffer amnesia and be guided by the BJP to make forced errors.
Reform is not achieved by questioning something one has 'taken advantage of': Khurshid slams G-23
June 20, 2021 1:39 pm
In an interview with PTI, Khurshid also said that it was for Rahul Gandhi to decide whether he wants to contest the party's presidential polls or not, but asserted that with or without being party president he remains "our leader".
Row over grant of citizenship to non-Muslim refugees: SC to hear Indian Union Muslim League's plea after two weeks
June 15, 2021 2:16 pm
In its affidavit filed in the top court, the Centre has said that its notification does not relate to the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) and is a "mere delegation of power vested with the Central Government to local authorities.
'Over my dead body': Kapil Sibal rules out joining BJP, slams Jitin Prasada's defection
June 10, 2021 6:25 pm
Jitin Prasada and Kapil Sibal were among the 23 signatories of the letter sent to interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi last year seeking radical changes in the party.
