Sanjay Hegde
IndialawyerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sanjay Hegde is a senior advocate at the Supreme Court of India, known for his expertise in constitutional law and civil rights. He has been involved in various landmark cases and is recognized for his commitment to upholding the principles of justice and transparency. Hegde has also been an active participant in public discourse on legal rights, often representing clients in matters pertaining to the Right to Information and other civil liberties.
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Sanjay Hegde argues that the anti-defection law has turned Speakers into significant political power centres.
Anti-defection law: Has India outlawed horse-trading — or just reinvented it?India· 2026-09-23
Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde appeared for Sunali’s father, arguing that she would be better off with him.
Centre agrees to bring back Sunali, son from Bangladesh | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-04
Sanjay Hegde is a senior advocate who appeared for Khatun’s father during the hearing.
‘Humanitarian grounds’: SC allows deported pregnant woman, her child to return from Bangladesh; citizenship still in question | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-03
Sanjay Hegde criticized Tharoor's praise for Advani, referencing the divisive politics associated with Advani's past.
'Intolerant': BJP targets Congress over Tharoor's Advani praise reaction, cites 'deep insecurity' of Nehru-Gandhi family | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Sanjay Hegde is a senior advocate who was among the signatories of the statement against Amit Shah.
'Refrain from name-calling': Ex-SC judges hit out at Amit Shah’s remarks on oppn VP candidate B Sudarshan; warn of 'chilling effect' | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-25
New Delhi-based civil rights lawyer Sanjay Hegde criticized India's deportation practices as unlawful.
India accused of illegal deportations targeting Muslims - World
Pakistan· 2025-06-27
Senior advocate Sanjay Hegde brought to the apex court's notice while mentioning the case.
Somnath encroachment case: SC asks Gujarat govt to keep wall height at 5-6 ft | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-28
Senior counsel Sanjay Hegde, representing the RTI applicant before the court, defended the order.
PM's BA degree not 'public interest': DU defends not releasing info under RTI | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-11