Tushar Mehta

Ready For Elections In Jammu And Kashmir Anytime Now, Centre Tells Supreme Court

J&K's Statehood: Speaking on behalf of the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court's constitution bench that the govt is ready to hold elections in J&K anytime.

Aug 31, 2023, 11:07 AM IST

2019 Ayodhya verdict does not cover Places of Worship Act: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells SC

The top court was hearing a clutch of pleas against the certain provision of the 1991 law, which mandates maintaining character of religious places as prevailed on August 15, 1947.

Oct 12, 2022, 19:51 PM IST

Supreme Court defer pleas against Demonetisation to October 12

The Supreme court was hearing a batch of 58 petitions challenging the Centre's November 8, 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of denomination of Rs 500 and Rs 1000

 

Sep 28, 2022, 14:52 PM IST

Sedition law: Govt is trying to do what Pandit Nehru could not do then, says Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre said he will discuss it with the government and suggested that there can be guidelines on the issue until the government reconsiders the issue. 

May 11, 2022, 10:17 AM IST

Pegasus row: Centre refusing to file detailed affidavit unbelievable, petitioners tell SC

The petitioners want to know whether Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus was used in the alleged surveillance of some eminent Indians.

Sep 13, 2021, 19:19 PM IST

TMC MPs meet President, demand resignation of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

Adhikari had recently gone to the SG’s residence after which the row erupted. Adhikari is one of the accused persons in the 2016 Narada case, while SG Mehta represents the government in the same case which is being heard before the Supreme Court and the Calcutta High Court.

Jul 05, 2021, 16:40 PM IST

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta denies meet with Suvendu Adhikari after TMC calls for his removal

Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta and has refuted allegations of a meet with West Bengal BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari, saying the BJP lawmaker had come to his residence "unannounced".

Jul 02, 2021, 19:43 PM IST

TMC seeks removal of Tushar Mehta from Solicitor General post over his meeting with BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari

TMC wrote to PM Narendra Modi demanding removal of Tushar Mehta from the post of Solicitor General citing reports of the latter's meeting with Suvendu Adhikari. 

Jul 02, 2021, 14:54 PM IST

Add ex-judge, retired police officer in Vikas Dubey encounter inquiry committee: Supreme Court tells Uttar Pradesh

During a court hearing today, a bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said it was appalled that the gangster got bail despite so many cases against him.

Jul 20, 2020, 14:52 PM IST

Supreme Court bench to hear petitions against revocation of Article 370 today

Earlier on November 14, the bench had refused to pass any interim order on the pleas saying it might lead to delay in the matter and the court would settle all the issues at one go after hearing all the parties. 

Dec 10, 2019, 07:20 AM IST

All schools, hospitals open; citizens enjoying their rights in Jammu and Kashmir: Home Ministry

Appearing for the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir, Attorney General KK Venugopal and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court on Thursday that all essential services like healthcare, schools and colleges, communication and public transport were running smoothly and most residents were happy with the newly conferred rights. 

Nov 22, 2019, 14:44 PM IST

Respond to each and every question raised on Kashmir restrictions: Supreme Court tells Jammu and Kashmir administration

A three-judge SC bench led by Justice NV Ramana told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that petitioners raising objections over the Centre's move to impose restrictions in the region have submitted their arguments in detail and the Jammu and Kashmir administration will have to respond to each and every question.

Nov 21, 2019, 16:36 PM IST

Tushar Mehta appointed Solicitor General of India

Senior Supreme Court advocate and Additional Solicitor General Thushar Mehta was on Wednesday appointed as the Solicitor General of India.

Oct 10, 2018, 15:45 PM IST

2G spectrum case: ASG Tushar Mehta named Special Public Prosecutor, will lead appeal against verdict

Mehta will oversee the appeal against the CBI special court verdict by February 19.

Feb 10, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

Sacked IPS Sanjiv Bhatt didn't come with 'clean hands': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dealt a big blow to sacked Gujarat cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

Oct 13, 2015, 11:22 AM IST