R. Venkataramani, 72, will take over as the Modi government’s top law officer on 1 October. Junior colleagues describe him as ‘apolitical’ and a ‘true jurist’.
Venkatamanani, 72, will succeed K K Venugopal whose term ends on 30 September. Last week, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi had declined the offer to be Modi govt’s top lawyer.
Three-judge bench led by CJI Ramana is hearing batch of petitions against sedition law. Attorney General K.K. Venugopal cited arrest of Rana couple in Maharashtra as example of misuse.
The veteran lawyer will not be able to represent the government in several high profile cases as he has appeared for private parties against the government in the same cases.
APURVA VISHWANATH
With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.
The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.
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