Subramanian Swamy

Delhi HC gives Swamy more time to submit documents in Rahul Gandhi case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted BJP leader Subramanian Swamy time to file a copy of petition pending before the Allahabad High Court on the issue of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. The court was informed by Swamy that he had obtained the copy of the petition and the prayers in that matter are different from that of his pleadings. A bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela asked the petitioner to file the documents in electronic form in compliance with its last order and listed his plea for further hearing on November 6. The bench was hearing a plea by Swamy seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to decide his representation seeking cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. Swamy, in his plea, also sought a direction to the MHA to furnish a status report on the representation filed by him against Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. At the outset, Swamy submitted that the matter pending before .

Delhi HC to hear as PIL Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea, seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to decide his representation seeking cancellation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship, be treated a public interest litigation. At the outset, the court asked Swamy what his legally permissible right was in such a matter. Justice Sanjeev Narula said it could only be a right, if at all it is, to be considered as a public interest and beyond that it cannot consider it. "Mr Swamy I am not able to find any legally permissible right which can be enforced," the judge said. To this Swamy, who was arguing in person, said if the court feels that the plea be heard as a PIL, it was within the court's power to send it to the bench dealing with public interest litigations. "It is for the government of India. I am not doing it for my personal benefit," he said. He said the complaint made by him to the ministry was acknowledged and Rahul Gandhi was

Swamy files PIL to quash Rahul Gandhi's citizenship, cites Brit nationality

In 2019, Subramanian Swamy had written to the MHA, claiming that a firm named Backops Ltd was registered in the United Kingdom in 2003 and the Congress MP was one of its directors and secretary

Swamy, Sonia, Rahul to file short notes on plea in National Herald case: HC

The Delhi High Court asked BJP MP Subramanian Swamy and Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to file a short note on the submissions in the National Herald case. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed them to file the written note on the arguments within four weeks and said thereafter, the written submissions will be accepted with costs of Rs 15,000. The court listed the matter for arguments on October 29. The high court was hearing a plea moved by Swamy seeking to lead evidence before the trial court in the National Herald case, in which the Gandhis and others are accused. It had, on February 22, 2021, issued notice to the Gandhis, All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Oscar Fernandes (since died), Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda and Young India (YI), sought their stand on Swamy's plea and stayed the proceedings in the case. The court said on Monday that the interim order of stay shall continue till the next date of hearing in the matter. The Congress leaders w

Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi HC seeking probe against Axis Bank

Subramanian Swamy has filed a Public Interest Writ Petition against the Union of India, Axis Bank, Axis Securities Limited, Axis Capital Limited, and others before the High Court of Delhi

Not involved in collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel's construction: Adani Group

The conglomerate marked the allegations, which stated it held shares in a company that constructed the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel, as 'nefarious'

Centre's response sought on plea seeking details on 'Chinese Encroachment'

Swamy filed the RTI application on November 10, 2022, seeking information on Chinese encroachment on the Indian territory

Subramanian Swamy birthday: Interesting facts about this politician

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy celebrated his 84th birthday today on September 15. Swamy is one the most reputable politicians of the post-independence era

Centre should take points by Satya Pal Malik seriously: Subramanian Swamy

Former Union minister and BJP veteran Subramanian Swamy said on Saturday that the Centre should take whatever former J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik had said in connection with the Pulwama terror attack seriously.

Delhi HC seeks Centre, RBI & SEBI response on Swamy's plea on Yes Bank

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the Centre, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy's plea

PM should nationalise assets of Adani Group and auction them: Swamy

Former Union minister and senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has said he wants the Centre to nationalise the assets of Adani Group, which has faced scrutiny after its stocks tumbled following a report over its financial deals and a ruckus was created in Parliament by opposition parties over it. In an interview with PTI here, Swamy spoke about how his recent tweet on being "sorrowful" regarding the demise of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf which has received a lot of criticism online. He also spoke about how Union Budget 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleging it lacked either objectives or strategies and said the allocation for defence is low at a time when China is aggressive on the border issue. Excerpts from the interview -- Question: How do you think the BJP government has handled the Adani Group issue, while opposition parties are demanding action against the beleaguered conglomerate? Answer: I would like to see the Prime Minister nationa

Subramanian Swamy alleges differential treatment by market regulator Sebi

Seeks the Sebi chair's intervention and probe in specific cases of violations

SC grants 4 more weeks to CBI to file reply on Subramanian Swamy's plea

The Supreme Court on Friday granted four-week extension to the Central Bureau of Investigation and Reserve Bank of India to file reply on a plea filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy seeking probe into the alleged role of the central bank officials in various banking scams. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath said it will hear the matter after six weeks. The top court had issued notices to the CBI and ED on October 17. Swamy has alleged that the involvement of RBI officials in scams involving various entities such as Kingfisher, Bank of Maharashtra and Yes Bank had not been probed. He contended that despite playing a key role in the allocation of funds to various projects, RBI nominees have not been touched by CBI enquiries from 2000 till today. "Not a single RBI official has been brought to justice despite RBI retaining the power to monitor, regulate, supervise, audit and direct the functioning of all banking companies in India," the plea submitted. The plea also alle

File better affidavit on security arrangements for Subramanian Swamy: HC

On October 27, the former BJP Rajya Sabha MP moved the court alleging that the Centre has failed in providing adequate security at his private accommodation.

SC issues notice on Swamy's plea for probing RBI official in bank scams

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking a probe into the alleged role of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials in various banking scams. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and B V Nagarathna issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation and Reserve Bank of India and sought their replies on Swamy's plea. "We'll consider. Issue notice," the bench said. Swamy has alleged that the involvement of RBI officials in scams involving various entities such as Kingfisher, Bank of Maharashtra and Yes Bank had not been probed. The plea also alleged that RBI officials had acted in demonstrable active connivance in direct violation of statutes, including the Reserve Bank of India Act, Banking Regulation Act and State Bank of India Act.

Subramanian Swamy asks EC to cancel DMK's registration over genocide call

BJP leader and former minister Subramanian Swamy has urged the Election Commission to initiate action against Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK after some of its leaders called for "genocide" of Brahmins

HC junks Swamy's plea seeking quashing of Air India disinvestment process

The Delhi High Court dismissed BJP MP Subramanian Swamy's petition seeking the quashing of the Air India disinvestment process

Centre opposes Swamy's plea in HC seeking to quash AI disinvestment process

On October 25 last year, the government signed the share purchase agreement with Tata Sons for the sale of national carrier Air India for Rs 18,000 crore

Neither PM Modi nor finance minister know economics: Subramanian Swamy

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy criticised his party's government at the Centre, saying neither the PM nor the finance minister know economics

Subramanian Swamy praises Mamata, ranks her with JP, Rajiv Gandhi

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday lavished praise on Trinamool Congres chief Mamata Banerjee