Kapil Sibal.
Indian lawyer and politician
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Kapil Sibal appeared in court in Karnataka, Puducherry, and Punjab regarding privacy cases in 2017.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal criticized Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami address, which focused on regime change, while also referencing the Janata Party's origins.Well supported4 reports
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Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized Chidambaram's political integrity.Some support4 reports
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Kapil Sibal accuses the government of corruption and manipulation as agitation targets the Chief Election Commissioner.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal countered Rajnath Singh's accusation regarding regime change.Some support8 reports
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Hardik Patel's 2015 petition against a High Court order, represented by Kapil Sibal, was filed before the Supreme Court of India.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal appeared in court while protests against Gyanesh Kumar's electoral roll revision led to metro facilities resuming normal operation in Delhi.Well supported3 reports
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Supreme Court of India addresses protests, with Tushar Mehta and Kapil Sibal speaking in court on October 9, 2026.Well supported9 reports
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Kapil Sibal announced he would write about his personal experiences, while Rahul Gandhi challenged the legal immunity of Gyanesh Kumar.Well supported4 reports
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The Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider an alternative protest location, a suggestion Kapil Sibal agreed to during the court hearing.Some support5 reports
One to three months ago
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Kapil Sibal accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of making unilateral decisions regarding ECI operations.Some support3 reports
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Kapil Sibal questioned the Election Commission regarding his voter roll notice while the EC handled voter roll revisions for the national capital.Some support3 reports
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Kapil Sibal was issued notices under SIR in New Delhi on September 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Kapil Sibal criticized the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process during a talk in Kochi.Well supported6 reports
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Kapil Sibal commented on the content moderation policies of major tech platforms including Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.Some support1 report
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Saurav Das supported Kapil Sibal's anti-defection proposal in the Rajya Sabha.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member, spoke at an event held in Kochi on September 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning regarding 'Dimagi Naxal' on September 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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A statement asserts that the government must take action if Parliament fails to amend the necessary laws.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal advised on Jammu & Kashmir recruitment issues as a delegation met in New Delhi.Some support2 reports
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Kapil Sibal, Asaduddin Owaisi, and other opposition parties criticized the RSS chief's rhetoric and hypocrisy on diversity.Well supported6 reports
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Kapil Sibal argued the defense of a former Chief Minister in an election petition challenging his assembly seat in Patan.Some support2 reports
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A Rajya Sabha MP filed a complaint regarding CJP's organizational status and sought an inquiry into financial assets.Some support5 reports
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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was criticized regarding government follow-through on promises during protests, with input from Kapil Sibal.Some support1 report
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A divorce case review is taking place in the Delhi High Court, involving Kapil Sibal and Omar Abdullah.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal petitioned the Supreme Court regarding the anti-defection law.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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The Union Government is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation concerning the challenging of merger exceptions under the anti-defection law.Some support1 report
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Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member, has supported the provision of legal aid across India.Some support2 reports
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Kapil Sibal and Alok Aradhe criticized the Centre's handling of the paper leak during parliamentary sessions.Some support2 reports
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Kapil Sibal criticizes institutional warnings regarding protests taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru University.Some support3 reports
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Kapil Sibal criticized the remarks made by Mohan Yadav, who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Kapil Sibal, while serving in the upper house, used his platform to criticize the legislative processes of the Lok Sabha.Well supported4 reports
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Kapil Sibal commented on political merger in Delhi.Some support3 reports
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Around Kapil Sibal this week
News at the entities that move Kapil Sibal most-
election commission OperationalQuraishi questioned ECI decisions regarding the West Bengal elections and sought Supreme Court review of their validity.Moves Kapil Sibal
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Rajya Sabha StructuralState Bank of India has a High Court branch, Shiv Pratap Shukla is the Telangana governor, and Radha Kant Ojha is a Rajya Sabha member-elect.Moves Kapil Sibal
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Communist Party of India StructuralCPI(M) challenges the KMC delimitation process while Justice Arjun Roy sits on the Calcutta High Court bench.Moves Kapil Sibal
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Jitu Patwari TransactionalSarang named Rahul Jaiswal in connection with liquor trade links during an incident in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh.Moves Kapil Sibal
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supreme court OperationalJudicial review of draft laws is required by the Supreme Court.Moves Kapil Sibal
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Delhi High Court OperationalThe Delhi High Court is currently overseeing leadership issues at Al Falah University.Moves Kapil Sibal
Connections
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election commission Operational
Kapil Sibal actively challenges the Election Commission's electoral processes, while the EC simultaneously scrutinizes Sibal's political and financial activities.
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Rajya Sabha Structural
Kapil Sibal holds the formal position of a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
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supreme court Operational
Kapil Sibal actively engages with the Supreme Court by filing petitions, submitting arguments, and challenging legal interpretations.
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Mamata Banerjee Operational
Kapil Sibal is actively providing legal representation services for Mamata Banerjee in court proceedings.
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Rajnath Singh Operational
Kapil Sibal actively criticizes and counters political charges made by Rajnath Singh.
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Communist Party of India Structural
Kapil Sibal holds the position of General Secretary within the Communist Party of India.
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Shiv Sena Operational
Kapil Sibal actively advocates for and represents various factions of the Shiv Sena in political contexts.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Kapil Sibal actively challenges and demands action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar's decisions and authority.
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Supreme Court of India Operational
Kapil Sibal actively engages with, represents, and publicly critiques the Supreme Court of India on legal and electoral matters.
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Mohan Bhagwat Operational
Kapil Sibal publicly criticized Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami address.
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Manmohan Singh Transactional
Kapil Sibal is providing legal representation by arguing an appeal on behalf of Manmohan Singh.
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Sonam Wangchuk Operational
The figures actively coordinate, jointly advocating against government medical intervention and supporting Wangchuk's private hospital transfer.
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Uddhav Thackeray Operational
Kapil Sibal provided legal representation and advocacy for the faction led by Uddhav Thackeray.
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Jitu Patwari Transactional
Jitu Patwari is forecasted to seek the involvement of senior advocates, including Kapil Sibal, for a legal case.
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parliament Operational
Kapil Sibal, as a senior advocate, actively critiques, questions, and seeks to interpret the rules and functioning of the Parliament.
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Lalu Prasad Yadav Operational
Kapil Sibal is actively providing political support and campaigning for Lalu Prasad Yadav.
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Punjab Transactional
Kapil Sibal provided legal representation for the State of Punjab in various cases.
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Greater Bengaluru Authority Transactional
Kapil Sibal appeared in court representing the Greater Bengaluru Authority.
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Tarun Tejpal Operational
The two entities are professionally linked through shared arguments regarding a specific legal matter concerning exemption from surrender requirements.
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Narendra Modi Operational
Kapil Sibal actively criticizes and references Narendra Modi's government policies and public statements.
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Surya Kant Transactional
Kapil Sibal initiated formal communication with CJI Surya Kant via signed letters and subsequent mentions of the matter.
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Saurav Das Operational
Saurav Das provides political support for Kapil Sibal's anti-defection proposals.
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Puducherry Operational
Kapil Sibal provided legal representation for Puducherry in a privacy case.
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NIA Transactional
Kapil Sibal is involved in a case prosecuted by the NIA.
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Modi Operational
Kapil Sibal publicly expressed strong resentment toward the Modi government.
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Delhi High Court Operational
Kapil Sibal actively interacts with the Delhi High Court, urging it to hear his petition urgently.
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Manmohan Singh Transactional
Kapil Sibal provided legal defense for Manmohan Singh during earlier proceedings.
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New Delhi Shared context
Kapil Sibal's political and legal activities are consistently situated within the jurisdiction and context of New Delhi.
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Centre Operational
Kapil Sibal actively criticizes the Centre regarding its handling of government issues.
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Jawaharlal Nehru University Operational
Kapil Sibal critiques institutional warnings issued by Jawaharlal Nehru University regarding protests.
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India Shared context
Kapil Sibal is a political figure operating and advising on domestic issues within the national context of India.
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Delhi Shared context
Kapil Sibal's political and legal activities are consistently situated within the geographic and political context of Delhi.
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Kochi Transactional
A was physically present in B for a talk/event held in the city.
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Ayodhya Shared context
Kapil Sibal criticized government actions related to alleged looting in Ayodhya.
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Microsoft Shared context
In 2011, Sibal was documented questioning Microsoft's content moderation policies regarding platforms.
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Janata Party Mentioned together
Kapil Sibal has referenced the historical origins of the Janata Party.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Operational
Kapil Sibal has actively criticized the policies and handling of issues by the Bharatiya Janata Party government.
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Amit Tiwari Transactional
Amit Tiwari filed a complaint regarding Kapil Sibal's funds with the CBIC.
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Saurav Das Operational
Saurav Das (CJP) consulted senior advocate Kapil Sibal for professional advice.
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All India Trinamool Congress Operational
Kapil Sibal actively participated in discussions regarding financial commitments for the All India Trinamool Congress.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
9 events- Kapil Sibal appeared in court in Karnataka, Puducherry, and Punjab regarding privacy cases in 2017.
- Kapil Sibal criticized Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami address, which focused on regime change, while also referencing the Janata Party's origins.
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized Chidambaram's political integrity.
- Kapil Sibal accuses the government of corruption and manipulation as agitation targets the Chief Election Commissioner.
- Kapil Sibal countered Rajnath Singh's accusation regarding regime change.
- Hardik Patel's 2015 petition against a High Court order, represented by Kapil Sibal, was filed before the Supreme Court of India.
- Kapil Sibal appeared in court while protests against Gyanesh Kumar's electoral roll revision led to metro facilities resuming normal operation in Delhi.
- Supreme Court of India addresses protests, with Tushar Mehta and Kapil Sibal speaking in court on October 9, 2026.
- The Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider an alternative protest location, a suggestion Kapil Sibal agreed to during the court hearing.
September 2026
10 events- Kapil Sibal announced he would write about his personal experiences, while Rahul Gandhi challenged the legal immunity of Gyanesh Kumar.
- Kapil Sibal accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of making unilateral decisions regarding ECI operations.
- Kapil Sibal questioned the Election Commission regarding his voter roll notice while the EC handled voter roll revisions for the national capital.
- Kapil Sibal was issued notices under SIR in New Delhi on September 1, 2026.
- Kapil Sibal criticized the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process during a talk in Kochi.
- Kapil Sibal commented on the content moderation policies of major tech platforms including Google, Yahoo, and Microsoft.
- Saurav Das supported Kapil Sibal's anti-defection proposal in the Rajya Sabha.
- Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member, spoke at an event held in Kochi on September 13, 2026.
- Kapil Sibal referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning regarding 'Dimagi Naxal' on September 13, 2026.
- A statement asserts that the government must take action if Parliament fails to amend the necessary laws.
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August 2026
4 events- Kapil Sibal advised on Jammu & Kashmir recruitment issues as a delegation met in New Delhi.
- Kapil Sibal, Asaduddin Owaisi, and other opposition parties criticized the RSS chief's rhetoric and hypocrisy on diversity.
- Kapil Sibal argued the defense of a former Chief Minister in an election petition challenging his assembly seat in Patan.
- A Rajya Sabha MP filed a complaint regarding CJP's organizational status and sought an inquiry into financial assets.
July 2026
8 events- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was criticized regarding government follow-through on promises during protests, with input from Kapil Sibal.
- A divorce case review is taking place in the Delhi High Court, involving Kapil Sibal and Omar Abdullah.
- Kapil Sibal petitioned the Supreme Court regarding the anti-defection law.
- The Union Government is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation concerning the challenging of merger exceptions under the anti-defection law.
- Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha member, has supported the provision of legal aid across India.
- Kapil Sibal and Alok Aradhe criticized the Centre's handling of the paper leak during parliamentary sessions.
- Kapil Sibal criticizes institutional warnings regarding protests taking place at Jawaharlal Nehru University.
- Kapil Sibal criticized the remarks made by Mohan Yadav, who is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.