MUKUL ROHATGI
SC seeks Centre's response to plea against anti-CEC protests during festive season
The Supreme Court has called for responses regarding ongoing protests that are disrupting local businesses. Traders' organizations claimed that demonstrations at Ramlila Maidan are negatively impacting the area and affecting commerce. The Chief Justice emphasized the need for designated protest times while ensuring people's rights to protest are respected. Additionally, concerns were raised about massive detentions, police actions, and internet shutdowns linked to these protests.
Supreme Court backs Delhi HC orders in Daiichi-Fortis dispute, clears way for forensic audit
The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with Delhi High Court orders in the long-running Daiichi Sankyo-Fortis dispute, allowing a forensic audit to proceed as part of efforts to trace assets linked to enforcement of a 2016 arbitral award against former Fortis promoters. The apex court did not examine the merits.
SC modifies its order, stays strictures passed by Allahabad HC against Noida DM
The Supreme Court modified its interim order regarding Noida District Magistrate Medha Roopam's actions. It stayed the Allahabad High Court's strictures and compensation directive related to the unlawful detention of Akriti Chaudhary. The Supreme Court's order prevents recovery of the Rs 5 lakh compensation from Roopam's salary until further hearing. In an earlier decision, the High Court quashed Chaudhary's detention under the National Security Act.
Your case is of 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram': SC dismisses BRS MLA Danam Nagender's plea against disqualification
The Supreme Court has rejected Danam Nagender's plea challenging his disqualification following his defection to the Congress. The Telangana High Court confirmed this disqualification, labeling his actions as part of frequent political switching. Justice Bagchi emphasized the nature of the case by referencing a popular phrase about political defectors. Nagender, who represents Khairatabad, contested elections on a Congress ticket while still being a BRS MLA.
SC reserves order on Noida DM Medha Roopam's plea against Rs 5 lakh recovery in NSA case
The Supreme Court has reserved its order regarding Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam's plea. Roopam's plea challenges the Allahabad High Court's ruling that quashed student activist Akriti Chaudhary's NSA detention. The High Court also mandated compensation to Chaudhary to be deducted from Roopam's salary. Senior advocates presented conflicting arguments on the legality of Chaudhary's detention and the handling of proceedings.
Supreme Court dismisses plea against FAR granted to Great Value Realty's Ekanam project in Noida
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) granted to Great Value Realty’s "Ekanam" project in Noida. By upholding the Allahabad High Court’s ruling—which verified that majority homeowner consents were properly obtained—the apex court finalised the legal dispute. The decision allows Great Value Realty to proceed with developing three 46-storey ultra-luxury towers across 2 million square feet, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹3,000 crore.
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Tata’s rival camps lawyer up ahead of looming legal battle
The Tata war came to a head last week, after directors voted to extend Chandrasekaran’s tenure and move toward a potential public listing, rebuffing Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata, who wants Tata Sons to remain private. Tata Trusts, which owns 66% of Tata Sons, called Chandrasekaran’s extension “illegal,” setting up a clash that could eventually move to the courts.
SpiceJet seeks extension of time to deposit ₹50 crore in KAL Airways dispute; Delhi HC declines to interfere at this stage
The Delhi High Court declined to issue an interim order regarding SpiceJet's delayed payment. SpiceJet sought more time to deposit the first installment due to delayed funds. The airline expects a second tranche of credit to be released soon. The court will consider SpiceJet's bona fides on September 21. KAL Airways and Maran can take appropriate legal steps.
Former AG Mukul Rohatgi's wife buys bungalow in Delhi for ₹115 cr
Vasudha Rohatgi, wife of former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, purchased a 1,250 sq yard bungalow in Delhi's upscale Golf Links for ₹115 crore, marking her second significant acquisition in the area. This transaction highlights Golf Links' continued appeal among corporate leaders and the wealthy, with several other high-profile property deals also reported recently.
Former attorney general Mukul Rohatgi & his wife sell Sunder Nagar house for Rs 100 cr
Mukul Rohatgi, former Attorney General of India, and his wife Vasudha have sold their 724 square metre bungalow in Delhi's Sunder Nagar for ₹100 crore to Vikram Goyal, a local resident. Goyal paid ₹7 crore as stamp duty for the property. Last year, Rohatgi purchased a 2,100 square-yard bungalow in Delhi's Golf Links for ₹160 crore. Sunder Nagar has become a sought-after area for high-net-worth individuals, with recent notable purchases including one by former solicitor general Gopal Subramanium for ₹85 crore and another by Ameera Shah of Metropolis Healthcare for ₹64 crore.
Mukul Rohatgi's wife buys Golf Links bungalow for ₹160 crore
Last year, former Solicitor General of India Gopal Subramanium bought a sprawling 866-square-yard bungalow at Lutyens' Delhi's Sunder Nagar locality for Rs 85 crore.
Senior advocate R Venkataramani appointed as new Attorney General of India
Earlier this week senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi had turned down the central government's offer of a second term as Attorney General. Rohatgi was the Attorney General from June 2014 to June 2017.
Mukul Rohatgi declines Centre's offer to be next Attorney General
The Centre had offered the post of AG to Rohatgi earlier this month to succeed K K Venugopal, 91, whose term will end on September 30. Rohatgi was the AG from June 2014 to June 2017. He was succeeded by Venugopal, who was appointed to the post in July 2017.
Aryan Khan drugs-on-cruise case: Meet the legal eagles who fought for SRK’s son
Aryan Khan’s case was argued by three prominent lawyers.
Who is Mukul Rohatgi, former A-G that represented Aryan Khan in Bombay High Court in drugs-on-cruise case?
Rohatgi's high-profile cases include Gujarat riots, Justice Loya death probe.
Decision on next attorney general at appropriate time: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Incumbent Mukul Rohatgi recently conveyed to the government that he would like to be relieved from the post he has held for three years.
Mukul Rohatgi asks government to relieve him from Attorney General post
He was appointed by the Narendra Modi government after it came to power in May 2014 and he has served his three -year term.
PM Narendra Modi government tells SC no logjam in appointments
"There is no logjam...or blame game," Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told a bench led by the CJI.
Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi encourages CVC to exercise power over CBI
“The CVC shall not act as a post office and demand from the CBI the details of cases filed, factum of the chargesheet, and factum of the closure report from time to time.”
Collegium system is not found in Constitution, says Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
Mukul Rohatgi said the collegium system, which became re-operational with today's Supreme Court verdict, is not found in the Constitution.
AAP slams Centre's interference in Somnath Bharti case
Ashutosh also said that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is also a senior lawyer, should appear in the case as the matter is related to "national interest".
SC brushes aside submission against AG Mukul Rohatgi appearing for private party
The Supreme Court brushed aside a submission that Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi was appearing for private client, Kerala Bar Hotels Association, in violation of rules.
NJAC will bring transparency: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
Mukul Rohatgi pitched for National Judicial Appointments Commission saying collegium system of judges appointing judges in higher judiciary "lacked" transparency.
Lalit Modi row: Congress drags Attorney General of India, Mukul Rohatgi into the case
Congress has dragged Mukul Rohatgi, into the LaMo scandal, demanding a probe on his role in the government’s decision not to appeal against the Delhi High Court order.
Mukul Rohatgi to SC: Let persons from outside legal system select judges
Mukul Rohatgi on Thursday questioned the quality of judicial appointments made through the collegium system for the second day.
FICCI welcomes Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi's stand on Vodafone transfer price case
FICCI welcomed Mukul Rohatgi asking the Income Tax Department not to file an appeal against the Bombay High Court judgement in the transfer pricing case of Vodafone.
Ultra mega power projects were never a part of this case: Mukul Rohatgi, Attorney General
"It is only a clarification as far as UMPPs are concerned. The ultra mega power projects were not part of this case."
Mukul Rohatgi takes charge as Attorney General
Mukul Rohatgi today took charge as the new Attorney General and made a strong pitch for a multi-pronged approach to reduce backlog of cases.
Mukul Rohatgi as Attorney-General still not confirmed
Answering ET’s questions, Rohatgi confirmed he hasn’t received an official notification. He also said he did not know the reason behind the delay.
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