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Rahul Gandhi verdict bizarre: Kapil Sibal

Rahul Gandhi verdict bizarre: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Several Opposition leaders have rallied behind Gandhi and hit out at the government and accused the BJP of targeting political opponents.

Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital after stomach pain

Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital after stomach pain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Activist and scientist Sonam Wangchuk, currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail, was taken to AIIMS Jodhpur for a medical examination following concerns about his declining health. The Supreme Court has requested his medical report.

'Thumbnails, no videos': Wangchuk's wife challenges detention proof in SC

'Thumbnails, no videos': Wangchuk's wife challenges detention proof in SC

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Supreme Court is reviewing the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, alleged that key video evidence used to justify his detention was not properly presented to him.

SC quashes caste-based violence charges against VYAPAM scam whistleblower

SC quashes caste-based violence charges against VYAPAM scam whistleblower

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has quashed charges of caste-based violence against Anand Rai, a whistleblower in the Madhya Pradesh VYAPAM examination scam, overturning a high court order.

Kapil Sibal's personal website hacked

Kapil Sibal's personal website hacked

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal's personal website has been hacked and defaced by groups alleging Internet censorship and curbs on free speech.

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

SC demands precise transcripts in activist Sonam Wangchuk case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court has directed the central government to provide accurate transcripts of videos related to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, emphasizing the need for precision in translations, especially with the advent of Artificial Intelligence.

Meet Kapil Sibal, the Bollywood lyricist

Meet Kapil Sibal, the Bollywood lyricist

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Believe it or not, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal, who is a poet in his spare time, has penned a love song for an upcoming Bollywood flick named Bandook.

Worried for Congress, says Kapil Sibal

Worried for Congress, says Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Amid reports of a crisis in the Rajasthan Congress government, senior party leader Kapil Sibal on Sunday expressed concerns over the direction in which the party is heading.

SC rejects plea against Kapil Sibal

SC rejects plea against Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday refrained from passing any order on a PIL filed against Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal accusing him of reducing a penalty amount favouring Anil Ambani-headed Reliance Communications, saying persons aggrieved can avail remedy under the law.

HRD minister Kapil Sibal on ragging

HRD minister Kapil Sibal on ragging

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Launching a toll free number -- 1800-180-5522 -- for victims of ragging, in New Delhi, Sibal went back in time to detail how he was ragged when he was fresher in college and how he himself ragged new comers while studying in St Stephen's college in New Delhi.

SC reserves verdict on plea against Bihar electoral roll revision

SC reserves verdict on plea against Bihar electoral roll revision

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, following arguments from various lawyers and the Election Commission of India.

Additions, deletions part of electoral roll revision process, says SC

Additions, deletions part of electoral roll revision process, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India resumed hearing petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, addressing the use of Aadhaar and concerns about voter deletions.

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, denied allegations in the Supreme Court that he incited sedition. His lawyer argued that the police selectively used video evidence to mislead authorities.

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

SC asks political leaders to foster fraternity, refuses PIL on political speeches

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Supreme Court has urged political leaders to promote fraternity while declining to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines on political speeches, emphasizing the need for objectivity and even-handedness in addressing concerns about hate speech and constitutional values.

Kapil Sibal defends government's Lokpal Bill

Kapil Sibal defends government's Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

After civil society activists slammed the government's Lokpal Bill, the Centre on Friday said that people who are not satisfied with the Bill can approach the Standing Committee of Parliament and persuade it to make changes. Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, who was part of the joint committee to draft the bill, said the government has already reconciled taking into account a number of provisions suggested by the civil society.

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

US educational organisation to honour Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Institute of International Education will honour Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal during its annual international awards gala on September 21 in New York City.

Lawyers petition attorney general for nod to sue Kapil Sibal for contempt

Lawyers petition attorney general for nod to sue Kapil Sibal for contempt

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Two lawyers on Monday wrote separate letters to Attorney General K K Venugopal seeking his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal for allegedly making statements "scandalising" the verdicts delivered by the Supreme Court.

Why Kapil Sibal trashed the CAG report

Why Kapil Sibal trashed the CAG report

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai has asked Public Accounts Committee Chairman Murli Manohar Joshi for permission to react to Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal\\'s open attack on him over the 2G report, according to sources.

Vodafone tax row: Arvind Kejriwal TARGETS Kapil Sibal

Vodafone tax row: Arvind Kejriwal TARGETS Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Says that the minister has a conflict of interest because his son has been a counsel for Vodafone.

Sonam Wangchuk tried to incite Gen Z protests: Centre

Sonam Wangchuk tried to incite Gen Z protests: Centre

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Centre and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration have accused jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk of attempting to instigate Gen Z for protests, drawing parallels to unrest in Nepal, Bangladesh, and the Arab Spring.

Now, bribe for Kapil Sibal in cheque!

Now, bribe for Kapil Sibal in cheque!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Now, bribes comes in cheques! Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal has received a cheque of Rs 1 lakh as bribe for appointing a person as registrar of a central university in Jharkhand.

I want to deal with Modi on facts: Kapil Sibal

I want to deal with Modi on facts: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Aditi Phadnis in a free-wheeling chat with Telecom and Law Minister Kapil Sibal

DU's 100% cut-off irrational: Kapil Sibal

DU's 100% cut-off irrational: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

HRD minister Kapil Sibal calls 100 per cent cut-off for Delhi University's Sri Ram College of Commerce irrational. Says students need not worry.

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Kapil Sibal's new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Alleging that a government working against the citizens is at the helm, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday announced a new platform 'Insaaf' to fight 'injustice' prevailing in the country and called on everyone, including Opposition parties' chief ministers and leaders, to support him in his endeavour.

Kapil Sibal moves SC on Haridwar hate speech, court to hear PIL

Kapil Sibal moves SC on Haridwar hate speech, court to hear PIL

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a PIL seeking action against those who made hate speeches during the recent 'Dharam Sansad' held at Haridwar in Uttarakhand.

Why internet companies are upset with Kapil Sibal

Why internet companies are upset with Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Kapil Sibal has caused a furore by suggesting that internet companies need to 'pre-screen' pages. Here's a peek at some of the chief issues being debated.

Kapil Sibal to take charge of Chavan's ministries

Kapil Sibal to take charge of Chavan's ministries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Prithviraj Chavan from the Union Council of Ministers and asked Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal to hold additional charge of two ministries independently handled by him.

Kapil Sibal's Law: Tweet and go to jail

Kapil Sibal's Law: Tweet and go to jail

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

'Kapil Sibal has passed a law that anyone posting anything "offensive" on Twitter can be jailed for three years. That's section 66A of the IT Act amended by United Progressive Alliance II in 2008. It's a cognisable offence so you have to be arrested and apply for bail. As though you had committed murder!' notes Shivam Vij.

Social media too needs regulations, says Kapil Sibal

Social media too needs regulations, says Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Refusing to be labeled as an enemy of the social media, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal has called for the Internet to be governed by regulations similar to the print and the electronic media.

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday got support from the Press Council whose chief Markandey Katju said that he favoured filtering of "offensive material" on social networking sites as it could promote religious hatred.

Kapil Sibal's code attack: 'What is LOC in Karnataka?'

Kapil Sibal's code attack: 'What is LOC in Karnataka?'

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Believe it or not, national leaders have been talking in code language during the Karnataka election campaign.

2G scam: Did Kapil Sibal favour Anil Ambani?

2G scam: Did Kapil Sibal favour Anil Ambani?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The charge against Sibal is that, in February 2011, he reduced the penalty on RCom for violation of the United Access Service Licences agreement from Rs 50 crore to Rs 5 crore (Rs 50 million) per telecom circle.

Kapil Sibal files for RS backed by SP, says he quit Congress on May 16

Kapil Sibal files for RS backed by SP, says he quit Congress on May 16

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Sibal, whose exit from the Congress is another jolt for the electorally battered party, went to the Uttar Pradesh assembly premises to file his papers with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, Ram Gopal Yadav and other senior leaders.

SC allows entry of pregnant woman, child into India from Bangladesh

SC allows entry of pregnant woman, child into India from Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court allowed a pregnant woman and her child into India on humanitarian grounds after they were pushed into Bangladesh.

SC questions delay as Centre says Wangchuk getting 'best treatment'

SC questions delay as Centre says Wangchuk getting 'best treatment'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court is reviewing the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act, considering his health condition and allegations of inciting unrest in Ladakh.

The Lokpal may end up as a Frankenstein: Kapil Sibal

The Lokpal may end up as a Frankenstein: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

You cannot have an Executive outside the constitutional framework, answerable to nobody, because the chances of such an organisation corrupted by the sheer lust for power are much greater than the Executive functioning within a constitutional framework, writes Union Cabinet Minister Kapil Sibal.

Why UP Congress leaders are upset with Kapil Sibal

Why UP Congress leaders are upset with Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Congress Legislature Party leader Pradeep Mathur has shot off a letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi seeking her intervention. Sharat Pradhan reports from Lucknow

Part 2: Kapil Sibal on why Lokpal could harm India

Part 2: Kapil Sibal on why Lokpal could harm India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

In the second and final part of his analysis of the draft Lokpal Bill, Union Minister Kapil Sibal lists out how the Lokpal could be detrimental to the functioning of the judiciary and the exucutive

SC seeks EC response on TMC MPs' plea over Bengal electoral rolls

SC seeks EC response on TMC MPs' plea over Bengal electoral rolls

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Election Commission on a plea by Trinamool Congress MPs alleging irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal.

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

SC calls ED obstruction claim against Mamata serious; stays FIR

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate's allegations of obstruction by the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during raids related to a coal-pilferage scam. The court intends to examine the matter and has also taken note of the commotion at the Calcutta High Court during hearings related to the case.