Kapil Sibal: News
Kapil Sibal is an Indian National Congress (INC) politician, author, poet, and senior advocate practicing in the Supreme Court of India. He did his graduation in History from St. Stephen's College and LLB from the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. He completed his LLM from Harvard Law School, USA. Despite qualifying for the IAS, Sibal chose to pursue a career in law. In 1983, he was designated as Senior Advocate and was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of India in 1989-90. He served as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association three times, during 1995-96, 1997-98, and 2001-02. Sibal entered politics with his nomination to the Rajya Sabha in 1998 as a Congress candidate. In the 2004 and 2009 Lok Sabha elections, he successfully contested from the Chandni Chowk constituency. He served as Minister for Science & Technology (2004-09); Earth Sciences (2006-09); Human Resource Development (2009-12); Communications & Information Technology (2011-14); and Law & Justice (2013-14) during the UPA regime. In the 2014 General Elections, Sibal was defeated by BJP’s Harsh Vardhan in the Chandni Chowk constituency. Sibal is a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2016 from Uttar Pradesh.
SC blacklists professor, 2 others behind NCERT's controversial judiciary chapter
The Supreme Court has objected to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s handling of a controversial chapter on "corruption in the judiciary" in its Class 8 Social Science textbook.
NCERT to remove 'judicial corruption' references from textbooks after backlash
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) will reportedly undergo a revision of its Class VIII textbooks after a section referencing "corruption at various levels of the judiciary" triggered a controversy.
'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.
SC orders Centre to produce audio evidence to Sonam Wangchuk
The Supreme Court has ordered the production of a pen drive containing videos of speeches that were cited in the detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA).
SC defers hearing in WhatsApp privacy case to February 23
The Supreme Court of India has adjourned the hearing on the privacy policy case involving messaging platform WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms.
'Sonam Wangchuk was inciting Nepal-like Gen-Z protest': Centre tells SC
The Union government has accused Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk of inciting a Gen-Z protest similar to those in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
Sonam Wangchuk rushed to AIIMS Jodhpur after stomach pain
Activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur for a medical examination on Saturday morning, PTI reported, quoting officials.
'Lawlessness if we don't intervene': SC issues notice to Mamata
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea.
Mamata barging in during ED's I-PAC raid 'serious matter': SC
The Supreme Court has expressed its concern over the allegations raised by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee barged in with the commissioner of police during raids on I-PAC premises last week.
SC makes interim bail absolute for Mukhtar Ansari's son Abbas
The Supreme Court has confirmed its earlier decision to grant interim bail to Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari in a case registered under the state's Gangsters Act.
'What about chickens, goats?' SC on stray dog lovers' plea
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the arguments of stray dog lovers in a case related to stray dog management.
IRCTC scam: Delhi HC issues notice on Lalu Yadav's plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice on former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea challenging the framing of charges against him in the alleged Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam case.
Why did SC decline to extend Waqf registration deadline?
The Supreme Court has refused to extend the six-month deadline for registering Waqf properties under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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.
Can foreigners with Aadhaar be made voters? SC's big question
The Supreme Court has clarified that Aadhaar cannot be considered conclusive proof of citizenship.
SC issues notice to Centre on Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government on a plea challenging the detention of Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk.
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.
Why Supreme Court said it is 'time to decriminalize defamation'
The Supreme Court has suggested that it may be time to decriminalize defamation while hearing a case involving news portal The Wire.
ECI must accept Aadhaar as '12th document' for SIR: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar cards as a "12th document" for inclusion in Bihar's revised voters list.
SC stays Ashoka University professor's trial over Op Sindoor posts
The Supreme Court has stayed the trial against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his Facebook posts on Operation Sindoor.
Bihar voters excluded from draft roll can submit Aadhaar: SC
The Supreme Court has allowed voters excluded from the draft electoral roll in Bihar to submit their applications for inclusion online.
'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.
ECI correct, Aadhaar can't be accepted as citizenship proof: SC
The Supreme Court has backed the Election Commission of India's (ECI) stand that Aadhaar cannot be treated as conclusive proof of citizenship.
SC dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma's plea challenging his removal recommendation
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma challenging an in-house committee's recommendation for his removal following the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence.
'What's the tearing hurry?' SC questions UP's Bankey Bihari ordinance
The Supreme Court has questioned the Uttar Pradesh government's "tearing hurry" to pass the Shri Bankey Bihari Ji Temple Trust Ordinance, 2025.
'CJI not…post office': SC reserves judgment in Justice Varma case
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma.
Bihar SIR: SC to hear pleas on August 12, 13
The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar on August 12 and 13.
How can you challenge in-house inquiry? SC questions Justice Varma
The Supreme Court on Monday questioned Justice Yashwant Varma's decision to challenge an in-house inquiry report that indicted him in the case-at-home scandal.
SC refuses to stay 'Udaipur Files'; directs case to HC
The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay the release of the controversial film Udaipur Files, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur.
CJI Gavai recuses from hearing petition by Justice Yashwant Varma
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has recused himself from hearing a petition filed by Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma.
'Bihar election near, allow 3 common IDs for SIR': SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider allowing Aadhaar, ration cards, and electoral photo identity cards (EPIC cards) as proof of identity for voters in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Delhi HC asks about SC's position on 'Udaipur Files' case
The Delhi High Court has sought clarification from the parties regarding the Supreme Court's recent observations on the film Udaipur Files, which is based on the murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal.
'Udaipur Files': Delhi HC orders special screening amid ban pleas
The Delhi High Court has ordered the producers of Udaipur Files to arrange a special screening of the film for petitioners seeking a ban on it.
SC issues Centre notice on petition challenging 1995 Waqf Act
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and state governments on a writ petition challenging the Waqf Act, 1995.
'ED crossing all limits': SC stays investigation against TN's TASMAC
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) investigation and raids at the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
SC grants Ashoka University professor bail, but probe to continue
The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested by the Haryana Police over his social media posts about 'Operation Sindoor.'
'New Waqf law designed to rob Muslims...': Kapil Sibal
The Supreme Court is currently hearing a challenge against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
'Show strong...case': SC defers passing interim order on Waqf Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
'Public trust must be..': CJI Sanjiv Khanna's message for successor
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday, was given a warm send-off by the members of the Supreme Court Bar.
'Nothing wrong in using Pegasus, question is against whom': SC
The Supreme Court has stated that there's nothing fundamentally wrong with a country using spyware to ensure security, but the main concern is against whom the technology is being used.
'Resign or face jail': Supreme Court warns Tamil Nadu minister
The Supreme Court of India has given a stark choice to Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji: quit as minister, or go to jail.
'Ulti baat hai': Kapil Sibal counters Dhankhar's 'super parliament' comment
Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal has hit back at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for criticizing the SC's recent judgment over Tamil Nadu governor's refusal to clear bills.
'If you denotify waqf-by-user, it'll be an issue': SC
The Supreme Court raised important queries concerning the Waqf Act while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Act on Wednesday.
SC allows power cut in Jharkhand's Ram Navami procession routes
The Supreme Court has allowed the Jharkhand government to cut off power supply temporarily during the upcoming Ram Navami processions.