Kapil Sibal
Kapil Sibal is a prominent Indian lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Indian National Congress. He has held various ministerial positions in the Government of India and is known for his expertise in constitutional and civil law. Recently, he represented Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi in the Supreme Court, arguing against the criminal proceedings initiated over a poem, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of artistic expression.
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Senior advocate Kapil Sibal termed the portion in the textbook scandalous and designed to target the judiciary.
SC bans NCERT book over ‘judicial corruption’ chapter | India News
India· 2026-02-27
Kapil Sibal is a senior advocate representing Wangchuk's wife in the Supreme Court.
I was misquoted, edited clips circulated by ‘certain IT cell’: Wangchuk to SC | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-30
Kapil Sibal is a senior advocate asked to suggest names of experts for the Supreme Court's expert body.
SC to set up expert panel on Aravalis, tells states to stop illegal mining 'at all costs' | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal was among those who complained about the EC's criteria for issuing notices.
List WB voters with ‘logical discrepancy’: SC to poll panel | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-19
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal is appearing on behalf of Justice Yashwant Varma in the Supreme Court.
Cash recovery row: Supreme Court junks Justice Yashwant Varma's plea; inquiry panel to proceed | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-16
Kapil Sibal is a senior advocate representing Mamata Banerjee and the state in the Supreme Court.
ED charge of interference serious, says SC on face-off with Mamata | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
Kapil Sibal is an advocate representing Mamata Banerjee in the court proceedings.
'As if it's Jantar Mantar!' SC 'disturbed' by ED's charge; agency says TMC asked people to come to HC before I-PAC raid hearing | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
Kapil Sibal is a senior advocate defending Mamata Banerjee against the ED's allegations.
I-Pac raids drama in SC: ED alleges CM barged in, accuses her of theft; Mamata calls it a ‘blatant lie’ | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-15
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal questioned the urgency of completing the SIR work.
States must replace BLOs finding SIR work difficult: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-05
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal represented the Mamata Banerjee government in supporting Sunali's plea.
Centre agrees to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-04
Kapil Sibal is a senior advocate representing Khatun's father in court.
‘Humanitarian grounds’: SC allows deported pregnant woman, her child to return from Bangladesh; citizenship still in question | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-03
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal suggested switching court proceedings to virtual mode due to pollution concerns.
‘Felt unwell during walk’: CJI Surya Kant echoes Delhi health concerns as pollution halts school classes | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-11-27
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal praised the Supreme Court's judgment, calling it circumspect and thoughtful.
'Must adopt dialogue': SC says courts can't impose timelines on President, governor to act on Bills; key details | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-20
Kapil Sibal sought urgent hearing of pleas questioning the legality of the SIR.
Petitioners pick SIR over EC, SC to hear on November 11 | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-07
Kapil Sibal argued that giving governors unbridled discretion over bills would negate the will of the people.
Governor's absolute discretion on bills means negating people's will: West Bengal in Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-04
Kapil Sibal commented on the lack of news regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar since his resignation.
Life after resignation: Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Playing table tennis, practicing yoga | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued for RJD MP Manoj Jha regarding the exclusion of voters.
'Accept Aadhaar or any 11 docs': SC says Bihar SIR exercise should be voter friendly; expresses surprise over political parties’ 'inaction' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-22
Sibal told SC that the August 11 order directing authorities in Delhi-NCR to start picking up stray dogs needs to be stayed.
'Vocal minority vs silent majority’: SC reserves order in stray dogs row; bench to decide on stay of Aug 11 order | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-14
Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioners, argued that despite residents holding Aadhaar, ration and EPIC cards, officials were 'not accepting it' as proof of anything.
Aadhaar 'not conclusive proof': SC backs EC in Bihar SIR; Sibal alleges ID rejection | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-12
Kapil Sibal questioned the silence around Jagdeep Dhankhar’s whereabouts.
Where is Jagdeep Dhankhar? Sanjay Raut writes to Amit Shah; asks 'what happened to VP?' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-11
Kapil Sibal raised doubts about former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts.
'Heard of Laapataa Ladies not of laapataa VP': Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Jagdeep Dhankhar's whereabouts; demands answers from Amit Shah | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-09Senior advocate Kapil Sibal represented Justice Varma in the Supreme Court.
Cash-at-home row: SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea; judge had challenged in-house inquiry | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-07
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the panel's suggestion for Justice Varma's removal violated constitutional principles.
'Your conduct does not inspire confidence': SC reserves verdict on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea - What the top court said | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-30
Kapil Sibal alleged exclusion of nearly 60 lakh voters on the grounds that they are either dead or have migrated from the state.
Will step in if there's mass exclusion in Bihar poll rolls: SC | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-30
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal is representing Justice Varma and arguing against the public debate and media trial over him.
This plea shouldn’t have been filed: SC to Varma | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-29
Kapil Sibal appeared for the state in the Supreme Court regarding the OBC list.
Apex court lifts HC stay on West Bengal OBC list | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-28
Kapil Sibal expressed personal sorrow over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as VP: What happened between 1 and 4.30pm? Congress points to 'deeper reasons' behind sudden exit | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-22
Kapil Sibal expressed his sadness over Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation and wished him well.
Jagdeep Dhankhar quits as Vice-President: What he said in Rajya Sabha today; judge impeachment, cash under seat | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-21Kapil Sibal appeared for Maulana Arshad Madani in the Supreme Court regarding the film 'Udaipur Files'.
Take call by Monday on screening of Udaipur Files: Supreme Court to I&B ministry | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-16
The petitioners' counsels, Kapil Sibal and Maneka Guruswamy, contended that the film's release would compromise the accused's right to a fair trial.
'Udaipur files': SC defers hearing to July 21; asks police to assess threats to film makers and Kanhaiya Lal’s son | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-16
