Mukul Rohatgi: News
10 Apr 2024
Baba RamdevSC rejects Ramdev's apology in Patanjali 'misleading' ads case
The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that it did not accept the apology tendered by Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna in the misleading advertisements case.
24 Nov 2023
MumbaiVijaypat Singhania says son Gautam breaking up Raymond, supports daughter-in-law
The founder of Raymond Group, Vijaypat Singhania, has expressed deep disappointment over his son Gautam Singhania "breaking up" the company, calling it his "stupid mistake" to give everything to his son.
07 Aug 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC refuses to stop Bihar caste-based survey, hearing next Monday
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt the Bihar government's ongoing caste-based survey, India Today reported.
19 Apr 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre seeks states' opinion on same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued hearing pleas seeking recognition of same-sex marriages and the Centre's petition opposing the former.
30 Mar 2023
DelhiFormer AGI Mukul Rohatgi's wife buys Rs. 160 crore bungalow
Former Attorney-General for India Mukul Rohatgi's wife, Vasudha Rohatgi, has purchased a 2,100-square-yard bungalow worth Rs. 160 crore at Delhi's Golf Links, the Economic Times reported.
13 Sep 2022
Aryan KhanMukul Rohatgi set to return as Attorney General for India
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is likely to assume the post of Attorney General for India (A-G)—the country's top legal officer—for the second time on October 1.
16 Jul 2020
RajasthanRajasthan: Sachin Pilot approaches court, Harish Salve is his lawyer
The rift between rebel Sachin Pilot and his party Congress widened as the former approached Rajasthan High Court challenging Speaker CP Joshi's disqualification notice, that was served on Wednesday.
12 Dec 2019
IndiaSupreme Court orders judicial probe into Hyderabad encounter
The Supreme Court has ordered that the encounter of four men, accused of raping and killing a 26-year-old veterinary doctor on the outskirts of Hyderabad this month, will be probed independently.
21 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaStates shouldn't fear, we are not man-eating tigers: Supreme Court
The states should not fear if a matter is pending before the Supreme Court as it is not a "man-eating tiger", the top court has said.
10 Jul 2018
IndiaOnly abolishing Section 377 can cure Subramanian Swamy's homophobia
From his basket which nestles homophobic comments, Bharatiya Janata Party's Subramanian Swamy took out another explanation as to why Section 377 shouldn't be repealed.
02 Jul 2018
IndiaFile affidavit within 10-days for appointing Lokpal: SC to Center
The Supreme Court bench comprising justices Ranjan Gogoi and R Banumathi asked the central government to file an affidavit within 10 days giving details of the steps which are likely to be taken for appointing the anti-graft ombudsman Lokpal in the country.
18 May 2018
KarnatakaLaughter in courtroom; judge tells a witty-joke on Karnataka crisis
The tense, high-voltage hearing on the Karnataka crisis in the Supreme Court today witnessed lighter moments today.
18 May 2018
BS YediyurappaSC orders floor test tomorrow despite BJP seeking more time
In the latest development, the Supreme Court today ordered floor test in Karnataka to be held tomorrow at 4pm.
15 May 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSenior counsel Mukul Rohatagi appointed eminent jurist in Lokpal panel
Senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as an eminent jurist in the selection committee for appointment of the Lokpal, the Centre told the Supreme Court today.
09 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC stays Bombay HC order to initiate action against cops
The Supreme Court today stayed the Bombay High Court judgment ordering departmental action against Maharashtra policemen involved in a probe against a lawyer who was accused of illegally possessing call detail records (CDRs) of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife.
20 Oct 2017
IndiaSolicitor General Ranjit Kumar resigns over 'personal reasons'
Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar, India's second-most senior legal officer, resigned yesterday citing 'personal reasons'. He now plans to spend some time with family.
06 Jul 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC warns Sahara, denies extra time for depositing cheque
The SC refused to extend the July 15 deadline to Sahara group's Chief Subrata Roy Sahara to pay Rs. 552 crore.
12 Jun 2017
IndiaMukul Rohatgi rejects Centre's offer, will resign as AGI
Stating his disinterest in a letter to the Centre, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has conveyed that he does not wish to serve as AGI for a second term.
05 May 2017
IndiaIndia is secular with no state religion: India to UN
Responding to Pakistan's criticism over minorities' treatment, India asserted safeguarding minorities' rights forms an "essential core" of its polity.
03 May 2017
IndiaGovt: Citizens don't have absolute rights over their bodies
In an alarming statement, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the Supreme Court that citizens do not have an "absolute" right on their bodies or body parts.
03 May 2017
IndiaAadhaar-PAN linkage to target black money, terrorist-financing: Centre tells SC
Centre on Tuesday conveyed to the SC that Aadhaar was made a pre-condition for PAN cards in order to identify fake PAN cards used for terror financing and circulation of black money.
22 Mar 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaDemonetized banknotes: Why deposits stopped after 31 Dec, asks SC
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre why people who couldn't deposit demonetized Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes before 31 Dec'16 weren't given time until 31 March, if they had genuine reasons.