The Latest Breaking News from R Venkataramani

Electoral bonds promote ‘clean money’ donations to political parties, AG tells SC

Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani has backed the government’s electoral bonds scheme in the Supreme Court, extolling it as a measure which promotes contribution of “clean money” to political parties. He said the scheme ensured that “tax obligations” were met. Besides, the Attorney General argued that citizens could not…

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Supreme Court vs Government: Not advisable to “hold up” judicial process

Supreme Court says it may not be "advisable" to hold up judicial appointment process; Attorney General R. Venkataramani informs that 60 to 70 names recommended by High Court Collegiums have been forwarded to Supreme Court Collegium.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Judiciary losing fresh talent to govt.’s silence, segregation of names, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court said the judiciary is losing fresh talent like never before as prospective candidates shortlisted for judgeships in High Courts give up as months tick by without a decision from the government.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

SC reserves verdict on demonetisation pleas, directs Centre, RBI to place related records

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to place before it in a sealed cover the relevant records pertaining to the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination for its perusal.

The Times of India · Dec 7, 2022

Conversion Of Supreme Court Into Small Causal Court Must Stop: R Venkataramani

Attorney General for India R Venkataramani on Saturday stressed on the need to decongest the Supreme Court and said it is important that the government stops overloading it with endless statutory appeals and huge flow of cases from high courts. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Nov 26, 2022

Government tells SC ‘very keen’ to pursue curative plea in Bhopal gas tragedy case

We cannot abandon the victims, Union Government tells Constitution Bench

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2022

R. Venkataramani Takes Over As New Attorney General Of India

Venkataramani was designated as senior advocate by the Supreme Court in 1997. He has also been associated with National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 7, 2022

TS wintess before KWDT-II justifies need for new deficit sharing mechanism

System mentioned in KWDT-I Award can’t be applied for all projects, he says

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022

Morning digest | Not connected to PFI, says SDPI; R. Venkataramani is the new Attorney General of India, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022

Senior advocate R. Venkataramani is the new Attorney General of India

R. Venkataramani’s appointment comes after Mukul Rohatgi declined the post

The Hindu · Sep 28, 2022