Abhishek Manu Singhvi: News
Abhishek Manu Singhvi is a politician belonging to the Indian National Congress (INC) and a Senior Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India. Singhvi, who did his BA in Economics (Hons.) from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, obtained his MA and PhD from Trinity College in the UK and did a summer program, PIL, from Harvard University, USA. Son of Padma Bhushan recipient, Laxmi Mall Singhvi, an eminent Jurist and Diplomat, Singhvi followed in his father's footsteps to pursue a career in law. Designated a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court at 34, Singhvi is one of the youngest to have ever been appointed a senior counsel by the top court. Notably, in 1997, he became the youngest Additional Solicitor General of India at 37. In the past, he also served as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Law. Since 2006, he has been a member of the Rajya Sabha, first from Rajasthan (until 2018) and now from West Bengal. Currently, Singhvi is also a senior national spokesperson for the Congress party.
'Modi ka baap bhi jayega...': Kharge's statement triggers political row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress are embroiled in a political row after Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
SC stays criminal defamation case in Rahul Gandhi's 'Commander-in-Thief' remarks
The Supreme Court has stayed the trial proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
'Differing views are normal': ECI on 'dissent' report over SIR
The Election Commission has released a statement after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Why Tata Trusts has hired top lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi
Tata Trusts has roped in senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi to represent them legally, as the feud with Tata Sons intensifies.
What is the dispute surrounding Sridevi's Chennai property?
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asked all parties to explore the possibility of resolving the dispute involving the late actor Sridevi's family property amicably.
NIA hasn't dropped UAPA against US mercenary VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said it is still probing the terror angle in the case against American mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals.
Gym-owner 'Mohammed' Deepak gets relief in Bajrang Dal confrontation case
The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings on an FIR against Dehradun gym owner "Mohammed" Deepak Kumar, who went viral for standing up for a Muslim shopkeeper during a confrontation with Bajrang Dal members in Uttarakhand.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey shares 'Nehru-Gandhi' photos
The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's recent actions has taken a new turn.
SC clears jobs for Karur stampede victims by Vijay government
The Supreme Court has stayed the Madras High Court's order quashing the Tamil Nadu government's decision to provide compassionate appointments to families of those killed in the 2025 Karur stampede.
Netaji's daughter seeks ashes' return; Supreme Court seeks Centre's response
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government on a petition filed by Anita B Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Amit Shah likely to address Parliament logjam over student protests
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to address the ongoing Parliament logjam over student protests.
SC refuses to restore namaz at Bhojshala
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals from Muslim parties challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex site in Dhar a temple.
Delhi HC denies Google interim relief in 'HINDWARE' trademark dispute
The Delhi High Court has denied interim relief to Google India in a trademark infringement case.
SC rejects Congress's Meenakshi Natarajan's plea on Rajya Sabha nomination
The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's petition challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh.
Congress's Meenakshi Natarajan moves SC after Rajya Sabha nomination rejected
Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the rejection of her nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh.
Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre assures no coercive action during eviction
The Indian government has assured the Delhi High Court that it will not forcibly take over the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises.
Delhi Gymkhana moves court against eviction order
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has moved the Delhi High Court against a central government order asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises at 2, Safdarjung Road by June 5.
'Atrocious': SC stays order barring TVK MLA from assembly proceedings
The Supreme Court has stayed a Madras High Court order barring Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi from voting in any floor tests or from participating in the legislative proceedings of the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
'Ambedkar would be turning in....grave': Pawan Khera at bail hearing
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail.
'Any minister who...': SC raps Mamata in I-PAC case
The Supreme Court pulled up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the ED raid of I-PAC, saying one cannot just walk in in the midst of an investigation.
Supreme Court declines Pawan Khera's plea to extend anticipatory bail
The Supreme Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea to vacate the stay on his transit anticipatory bail.
Implement women's quota on current 543 seats: Gaurav Gogoi
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has argued that women's reservation should be implemented on the current Lok Sabha strength of 543 and not be tied to delimitation.
Pawan Khera gets 7-day transit bail in criminal conspiracy case
The Telangana High Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera a week's transit anticipatory bail in a forgery and criminal conspiracy case registered by the Assam Police.
'Constitutional cowboy, international khiladi': Heated arguments at Pawan Khera's hearing
The Telangana High Court on Thursday reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's transit anticipatory bail application.
Congress gets eviction notice to vacate party offices in Delhi
The Indian National Congress (INC) has been served an eviction notice to vacate its headquarters at 24 Akbar Road, New Delhi, which it has occupied since 1978.
'We are perturbed': SC on NCERT's 'corruption in judiciary' chapter
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has raised serious objections to a chapter in the new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 textbook.
'Won't create impediments in completion of SIR': SC tells Bengal
The Supreme Court has warned the West Bengal government against creating any "impediments" in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls process.
'Completely...removed from reality': SC to Sharmila Tagore on stray dogs
The Supreme Court on Friday schooled Sharmila Tagore after advocate Pragyan Pradip Sharma, appearing for the actor, batted for methods like color-coding collars to identify aggressive dogs from non-aggressive ones.
National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks Sonia, Rahul Gandhi's response
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case.
Court dismisses ED's complaint against Gandhis in National Herald case
A Delhi court has dismissed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The complaint was related to the National Herald case.
Supreme Court refuses to extend time to register Waqf properties
The Supreme Court has asked waqfs to approach Waqf Tribunals if they need more time to upload their property details on the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal.
Congress accuses Centre of 'vendetta politics' after new FIR
The Congress party has accused the Centre of "vendetta politics" after a fresh FIR was filed against its leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani reveals why he's critical of Modi
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, has reiterated his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his outreach to Hindu American voters this Diwali.
SIR 'prerogative' of EC, directive to them is interference: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is the exclusive domain of the Election Commission.
SC issues notice on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam's bail pleas
The Supreme Court has issued notices on the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and Meeran Haider.
'Publish list of 65 lakh deleted voters': SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish a district-wise list of around 65 lakh voters who have been omitted from Bihar's draft electoral roll.
'Government does nothing': SC raps MCD in stray dogs case
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on petitions challenging its August 11 order for the rounding up of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR.
'True Indians wouldn't say this': Supreme Court reprimands Rahul Gandhi
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
'Restore green cover or...be ready for jail': SC to Telangana
The Indian Supreme Court has slammed the Telangana government for its decision to raze 100 acres of forest land in Kancha Gachibowli forest in Hyderabad.
Gyanesh Kumar is new Chief Election Commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).