RAJYA SABHA MP KAPIL SIBAL
SC to consider setting up bench to hear pleas against laws passed as money bills to circumvent RS
On Monday, the Supreme Court announced it would weigh the formation of a Constitution bench to hear challenges against laws passed as 'money bills,' purportedly to sidestep scrutiny in the Upper House of Parliament. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal raised the issue, emphasizing readiness to proceed with the cases. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud acknowledged the request, indicating consideration for forming necessary benches. The move has been welcomed by the Congress, anticipating a definitive ruling before the CJI's term concludes.
Passage of laws as money bills: Congress seeks verdict before CJI's retirement in Nov
The Congress welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to consider setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of laws like the Aadhaar Act passed as money bills. Congress hopes for a final verdict before CJI Chandrachud's retirement in November. The move addresses concerns over misuse of Article 110.
SC extends stay on notices issued by LS privileges panel to West Bengal officials till Jul 19
The Supreme Court extended the stay on notices issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat to the West Bengal chief secretary, DGP, and others till July 19. These notices were related to an alleged breach of privilege of the House.
Supreme Court to consider setting up bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as money bills
Earlier, the top court had said it would constitute a seven-judge bench to consider the issue of validity of passage of laws like the Aadhaar Act as a money bill.
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Kapil Sibal to Jagdeep Dhankhar
MP Kapil Sibal responds to VP Dhankhar's criticism of Chidambaram's remarks on criminal laws. Sibal defends the opposition, highlighting the importance of parliamentary procedures. The exchange of words reflects the ongoing debate on the drafting of new laws.
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Kapil Sibal to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his remarks on Congress leader P Chidambaram's comments about new criminal laws, stating that it was not the opposition but the government that insults parliamentary procedures. Dhankhar had called Chidambaram's statement about part-time drafters of laws "inexcusable," urging him to withdraw the comment.
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NEET row: Kapil Sibal demands probe by SC-appointed officials; calls for consulting with states in future
Former HRD minister Kapil Sibal demanded a probe by Supreme Court-appointed officials into NEET exam irregularities and called for consultations with all states. He criticized PM Modi for staying silent on corruption in exams, urging political parties to raise the issue in Parliament.
NEET row: Kapil Sibal demands probe by SC-appointed officials
Amid the controversy surrounding the NEET medical entrance exam, former HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has called for a Supreme Court-appointed probe into allegations of irregularities. He criticized PM Modi for remaining silent on the issue and urged the government to consult with all states on future exam procedures. Sibal highlighted corruption in the testing system and the need for accountability. He also clarified that the NEET regulation was introduced by the Medical Council of India and not the Ministry of Education, emphasizing the need for a transparent inquiry into the matter.
Not in PM Modi's DNA to listen to opposition, must heed Mohan Bhagwat's advice: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised PM Modi for "not heeding" opposition advice but urged him to listen to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's concerns over peace in Manipur. Sibal warned against creating an 'us versus them' environment, emphasizing the need for the government to address issues like Kashmir militancy, Manipur unrest, and unemployment.
Good if he is going for 'prayashchit': Kapil Sibal on PM Modi's meditation in Kanyakumari
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questions PM Narendra Modi's meditation at Rock Memorial, suggesting it may be for atonement or inspiration from Swami Vivekananda's teachings.
Lok Sabah polls: Kapil Sibal issues checklist to verify 'EVM tampered or not' during counting on June 4
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has issued a checklist for candidates and counting agents taking part in the Lok Sabha elections for their convenience to check whether the electronic voting machine has been tampered with or not.
Kapil Sibal urges SC to direct EC to preserve EVM logs for 2-3 years, put out voting records before counting
Kapil Sibal said the Election Commission usually keeps this data for 30 days and asserted this is "crucial" data which must be preserved by the poll body.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal urges Election Commission to publish poll-related data
Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal questioned the Election Commission of India's (ECI's)reluctance to disclose Form 17C, a record of votes polled at polling stations. He demanded transparency by uploading the data on the website to prevent confusion among voters and potential electoral malpractice. He emphasised the importance of accurate and public voter turnout information in a press conference following the ECI's affidavit filed in the Supreme Court.
'PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lal Aankh': Kapil Sibal slams money laundering law
"PMLA is Pradhan Mantri ki Lak Aankh. It has nothing to do with Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It means you can send them over to ED who can do whatever they wish to do," Sibal said in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI.
"Home Minister wouldn't have made such remarks if...": Kapil Sibal on Amit Shah's remarks on SC judgement on Kejriwal's interim bail
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticizes Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's bail, highlighting concerns over Shah's understanding of the law and the Supreme Court's decision. The article also covers Kejriwal's arrest, the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, and Sibal's comments on Swati Maliwal's case and PoK.
HC restrains Lokpal from taking steps till May 10 on CBI report on JMM properties linked to Shibu Soren
Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notice to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who had filed the complaint before the Lokpal, on JMM's petition challenging the ombudsman's March 4 order directing the CBI to probe the two properties owned by the Jharkhand's ruling party.
Kapil Sibal slams Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on electoral bonds
Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha MP, criticizes the BJP for considering the revival of the electoral bonds scheme, which was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. He disputes Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's claim that the scheme was introduced for transparency, citing the court's verdict. Sibal accuses the BJP of preparing for potential defeat by planning to reintroduce the scheme if re-elected.
BJP campaigning through 'illegal money', this is 'Modi Ki Guarantee': Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has criticised the BJP-led government over the electoral bonds issue, claiming that the BJP is campaigning with illegal money raised through the scheme while the probe agencies "sleep." Sibal claimed that 33 loss-making firms donated electoral bonds worth about Rs 581 crore, with Rs 434 crore going to the BJP.
Lok Sabha Polls: 7-phase election in West Bengal proves EC is 'long arm of government', says Kapil Sibal
The elections will begin on April 19 followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said at a press conference on Saturday. Polling will be held in all seven phases in three states - Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi, what he stands for, will be at centre of LS polls: Kapil Sibal
In a video interview with PTI, Kapil Sibal also said the opposition INDIA bloc needs to come out with a joint vision document which entails what key issues are there before the country which need to be addressed.
Tragedy of this 'mother of democracy': Sibal slams Maha Speaker ruling on Shiv Sena feud
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized the declaration of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction as the "real" party, calling it a scripted farce with no recourse. Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar affirmed Shinde's faction as the legitimate one, strengthening his position 18 months after a rebellion. Sibal lamented the state of democracy, questioning the ruling's fairness. The decision, pivotal for the ruling coalition, comprises the BJP and NCP (Ajit Pawar group) as they prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
"Lord Ram is in my heart, don't need to show off": Kapil Sibal on attending consecration ceremony at Ayodhya
"I have Ram in my heart. I don't need to show off. What I say to you is from my heart because I do not care about all these things. If Ram is in my heart and Ram has guided me throughout my journey, it means that I have done something right," Kapil Sibal said speaking to on Monday.
"Shareholders do not become owners": Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on ED attachment order on Herald case
The Enforcement Directorate's action to attach Rs 751 crore worth properties in the National Herald Case sparked debates. Kapil Sibal challenged the ED's interpretation, insisting that shareholders don't equate to property owners. Meanwhile, Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of panic-driven moves in the face of potential electoral defeats. Congress leaders stand against the ED's actions, labeling them as vendetta politics. The case initiated from a 2014 private complaint.
Raut claims BJP wanted Modi to get political benefit of World Cup final
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party was involved in excluding cricketer Kapil Dev from the India-Australia World Cup match in Gujarat. He argues that the BJP did not want the spotlight on other political leaders attending the event. Raut also criticizes the Indian cricket team for not playing in Mumbai or Delhi, arguing that the match may have been different if played in Mumbai.
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