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On the face of it you are a corrupt person: SC to Partha Chatterjee

"On the face of it you are a corrupt person. Crores of rupees were recovered from your premises," the Supreme Court on Wednesday told former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, held in an alleged cash-for-job scam in the state. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan, which reserved its verdict on the bail plea of Chatterjee, questioned the enforcement directorate (ED) over his continued incarceration saying he cannot be kept inside for an indefinite period. "On the face of it you are a corrupt person. Crores of Rupees were recovered from your premises. What message do you want us to send to society? That corrupt person can get bail like this?" the bench told senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Chatterjee. Rohatgi said except for his client all other co-accused persons were granted bail in the case, the latest being a week ago. "Not everyone was a minister Mr Rohatgi. You were at the top. You can't seek parity with others. Yes, you can question the delay in ...

On the face of it you are a corrupt person: SC to Partha Chatterjee
Updated On : 04 Dec 2024 | 6:39 PM IST

No clarity on who was bribed: Former AG Mukul Rohatgi on Adani-US SEC row

Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said that while the charges refer to allegations of Adanis bribing Indian entities, they do not specify the method of bribery or the persons involved

No clarity on who was bribed: Former AG Mukul Rohatgi on Adani-US SEC row
Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 10:36 AM IST

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

Mukul Rohatgi declines Centre's offer to be next Attorney General
Updated On : 25 Sep 2022 | 9:45 PM IST

In defence of the realm, again: Meet Mukul Rohatgi, the next AG for India

Mukul Rohatgi has fought some controversial cases. principal among these is the Aadhaar case that was challenged on grounds that its technology was a threat to privacy

In defence of the realm, again: Meet Mukul Rohatgi, the next AG for India
Updated On : 18 Sep 2022 | 9:51 PM IST

Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to serve as India's Attorney General for second time

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi is set to become the Attorney General for India again; he will begin his second stint as the top law officer of the country from October 1

Advocate Mukul Rohatgi to serve as India's Attorney General for second time
Updated On : 13 Sep 2022 | 11:33 AM IST

SC bench expresses happiness on lawyers visiting courtroom for hearing

My Lords, we are so happy to see you in court. I was tired from home, advocate Mukul Rohatgi told the bench

SC bench expresses happiness on lawyers visiting courtroom for hearing
Updated On : 16 Feb 2022 | 8:08 PM IST

WhatsApp revised privacy policy: Justice Singh recuses herself from plea

Justice Singh took objection to an email sent to the Court from WhatsApp and the matter will now be heard by another bench on Monday, January 18

WhatsApp revised privacy policy: Justice Singh recuses herself from plea
Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 1:42 AM IST

RBI, DBS Bank to ask SC to move cases on LVB-DBS merger to one location

Currently petitions challenging the merger were filed in four different high courts in the country

RBI, DBS Bank to ask SC to move cases on LVB-DBS merger to one location
Updated On : 14 Dec 2020 | 4:17 PM IST

After walkout fiasco, DHFL extends deadline for fresh bids to Dec 14

Value maximisation should be core principle: former AG Mukul Rohatgi

After walkout fiasco, DHFL extends deadline for fresh bids to Dec 14
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 11:04 PM IST

Declaration of minority on state-wise data? SC seeks AG's assistance

SC bench took note of the submissions of senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi

Declaration of minority on state-wise data? SC seeks AG's assistance
Updated On : 19 Jul 2019 | 12:57 PM IST

Don't want a second term as Attorney General, Rohatgi tells Modi govt

AG Mukul Rohatgi represented the centre on matters like Triple Talaq, Demonetisation, NJAC etc

Don't want a second term as Attorney General, Rohatgi tells Modi govt
Updated On : 12 Jun 2017 | 1:50 AM IST

Ex-CBI chief 'influenced coal scam probe': AG to SC

As Ranjit Sinha didn't change decision, AG not in favour of FIR against him

Ex-CBI chief 'influenced coal scam probe': AG to SC
Updated On : 12 Jul 2016 | 11:58 PM IST