K K Venugopal

Venugopal called for the immediate reinstatement of the workers

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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