Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi

Don't want a second term: AG Mukul Rohatgi to Modi govt

Rohatgi told PTI that he had written to the government last month conveying his wish to discontinue as Attorney General and return to private practice.

Jun 11, 2017, 23:40 PM IST

CJI rejects idea of prior approval of eco-sensitive projects

Rohatgi said tourism industry has taken a hit as existing laws do not allow construction within the periphery of 500 metres along seashores.

Mar 25, 2017, 21:04 PM IST

Supreme Court asks Centre to deposit files in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to deposit more than 190 files in connection with 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

Mar 24, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Jallikattu row: Supreme Court to hear petitions on January 31

The Supreme Court is set to hear all the petitions filed on the bull-taming festival of Jallikattu on January 31.

Jan 27, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

Soon, talking on phone while driving to get you harsher punishment

The Supreme Court has urged the government to levy exemplary punishment on those found guilty of talking on mobile phone while driving on road

Sep 23, 2016, 09:53 AM IST

SC to examine validity of 10% quota for EWS in Gujarat

The Supreme Court on Friday said that a three-judge bench will examine the validity of the Gujarat government ordinance for 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections of society which was quashed by the Gujarat High Court in August.

Sep 09, 2016, 16:26 PM IST

AMU, Jamia are not minority institutions: MoS HRD Ram Shankar Katheria

Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development Ram Shankar Katheria on Tuesday said Jamia Milia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University are not minority institutions, days after the Attorney General gave similar opinion to the government on the matter.

Jan 19, 2016, 19:27 PM IST

Can't hold Army responsible for ''alleged'' encounters: Centre to SC

The Army cannot be held responsible for alleged encounters in Manipur, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court.

Dec 04, 2015, 10:56 AM IST

Public view won't fetch what it's supposed to: AG on collegium

Asked if NJAC Act that has been struck down can be amended to make it acceptable to the Supreme Court, Rohatgi said "undoubtedly yes".

Nov 06, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

There can't be wholesale changes in the collegium system: SC

Leading the suggestions on behalf of the Centre, Attorney General Mukul Rohtagi harped on the need for greater transparency and accountability in the collegium system of appointment.

Nov 03, 2015, 20:21 PM IST