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Sacking of Vizag plant workers exposes BJP's anti labour outlook: Venugopal

Venugopal called for the immediate reinstatement of the workers

Sacking of Vizag plant workers exposes BJP's anti labour outlook: Venugopal
Updated On : 03 Oct 2024 | 7:11 AM IST

Oppn opposes Waqf Bill; calls it 'draconian, an attack on Constitution'

The opposition on Thursday protested against the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, with Congress MP KC Venugopal calling it "draconian" and an "attack on the Constitution". Soon after Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju sought leave to introduce the bill, Venugopal -- who had submitted notice to oppose its introduction -- accused the government of violating freedom of religion and attacking the federal system through it. "This is a draconian law and a fundamental attack on the Constitution," Venugopal said. He said people taught the BJP a lesson for its divisive politics but it was continuing with the same, keeping in mind the upcoming assembly elections in states such as Haryana and Maharashtra. Samajawadi Party MP Mohibullah Nadvi said the bill was against freedom of religion. He said appointing non-Muslims in the central Waqf council and other such bodies was violative of the rights of Muslims. Opposing its introduction, Trinamool Congress (T

Oppn opposes Waqf Bill; calls it 'draconian, an attack on Constitution'
Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

R Venkataramani next Attorney General of India, to succeed K K Venugopal

Senior advocate R Venkataramani was appointed as the Attorney General of India on Wednesday for a term of three years, according to a notification. He will succeed K K Venugopal, whose term will end on September 30. Venugopal, 91, was appointed to the post in July 2017. He was reappointed as the top law officer of the country for three months on June 29.

R Venkataramani next Attorney General of India, to succeed K K Venugopal
Updated On : 28 Sep 2022 | 11:14 PM IST

Attorney General K K Venugopal to stay in post for three more months

Senior advocate K.K. Venugopal has agreed to continue as the Attorney General (AG) for three more months following a request from the Central government, sources said on Wednesday.

Attorney General K K Venugopal to stay in post for three more months
Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 11:53 PM IST

Senior advocate K K Venugopal likely to get fresh term as A-G: Report

Senior advocate K K Venugopal may get a fresh term as Attorney General for India, sources in the govt said on Tuesday

Senior advocate K K Venugopal likely to get fresh term as A-G: Report
Updated On : 28 Jun 2022 | 2:27 PM IST

Congress' Venugopal demands meeting of Parl panel over 'Agnipath' scheme

The Congress leader, who is also a member of the Standing Committee, also requested the Chairman to invite all major stakeholders and defence experts for their opinions on the scheme

Congress' Venugopal demands meeting of Parl panel over 'Agnipath' scheme
Updated On : 17 Jun 2022 | 7:44 PM IST

'40 mn cases in trial courts': Venugopal calls for steps to clear backlog

Attorney General K K Venugopal on Friday called for drastic measures to clear the huge pendency of cases and restore people's faith in the justice delivery system.

'40 mn cases in trial courts': Venugopal calls for steps to clear backlog
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 11:15 PM IST

SC asks AG to help in evacuation of Indians in Ukraine near Romania border

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to use his office in helping evacuate some Indian medical students stranded in war-ravaged Ukraine near the Romania border.

SC asks AG to help in evacuation of Indians in Ukraine near Romania border
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 12:27 AM IST

Attorney General K K Venugopal suggests creation of court of appeals

He spoke about the sufferings litigants go through when their cases are adjourned by six months

Attorney General K K Venugopal suggests creation of court of appeals
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 10:52 PM IST

Bombay HC notice to AG on plea against faceless appeal in tax cases

The court noted that the matter, raised by the Chamber of Tax Consultants in a writ petition, involves serious questions in law

Bombay HC notice to AG on plea against faceless appeal in tax cases
Updated On : 09 Aug 2021 | 11:59 PM IST

Modi govt decides to give one year extension to Venugopal as A-G

Venugopal took over as the Attorney General on July 1, 2017.

Modi govt decides to give one year extension to Venugopal as A-G
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 3:05 PM IST

AG okays contempt proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra over fresh tweet

The top law officer had last week granted consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Kamra for his earlier tweets which allegedly criticised the Supreme Court

AG okays contempt proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra over fresh tweet
Updated On : 20 Nov 2020 | 7:25 PM IST

LIVE: 4 soldiers, 3 civilians die in Pak shelling along LoC; many injured

Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in the Uri sector, earlier today. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

LIVE: 4 soldiers, 3 civilians die in Pak shelling along LoC; many injured
Updated On : 13 Nov 2020 | 5:20 PM IST

AG Venugopal grants consent for contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra

Venugopal said today people believe that they can boldly and brazenly condemn the Supreme Court of India

AG Venugopal grants consent for contempt proceedings against Kunal Kamra
Updated On : 12 Nov 2020 | 7:08 PM IST

Attorney General not in favour of appealing against Voda arbitration award

The finance ministry, through the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), had sought the AG's opinion around September-end on the ruling

Attorney General not in favour of appealing against Voda arbitration award
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 6:05 AM IST

Attorney General K K Venugopal in self-quarantine, Supreme Court informed

Attorney General K K Venugopal is in self-quarantine, the Supreme Court was informed on Monday as the Centre sought adjournment in a matter related to filling of vacancies in tribunals

Attorney General K K Venugopal in self-quarantine, Supreme Court informed
Updated On : 07 Sep 2020 | 1:01 PM IST

AG K K Venugopal denies consent for contempt action against Swara Bhasker

Attorney General K K Venugopal has declined his consent for initiating criminal contempt of court proceedings against Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker

AG K K Venugopal denies consent for contempt action against Swara Bhasker
Updated On : 23 Aug 2020 | 9:54 PM IST

GST Council to discuss legal opinion of AG on compensation: Sitharaman

Tthe Attorney General has opined that there is no obligation on the central government to pay the GST compensation shortfall to the states

GST Council to discuss legal opinion of AG on compensation: Sitharaman
Updated On : 01 Aug 2020 | 4:54 PM IST

Centre not obliged to pay for shortfall in GST compensation fund: AG

The Attorney General in his view said there is no obligation on the central government to pay the GST compensation shortfall

Centre not obliged to pay for shortfall in GST compensation fund: AG
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 3:59 PM IST

SC serves notices to Twitter, India's AG over contempt case against Bhusan

Activist-lawyer Prashan Bhusan accused of making derogatory remarks about judiciary

SC serves notices to Twitter, India's AG over contempt case against Bhusan
Updated On : 22 Jul 2020 | 1:17 PM IST