From Sushma Swaraj to Arun Jaitley- A year of irreparable loss for Indian politics

<p>The Rajya Sabha on Monday paid rich tributes to Jagannath Mishra, Arun Jaitley, Sukhdev Singh Libra, Ram&nbsp;Jethmalani and Gurudas Dasgupta, who served as lawmakers in the Upper House of the Parliament.</p>

<p>After Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu gave obituary references to its sitting and former members, MPs present in the House paid homage to the distinguished parliamentarians.</p>

<p>On August 19, Mishra, a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-bihar-chief-minister-jagannath-mishra-passes-away-at-82-244003">former Bihar chief minister </a>had passed away in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. The 82-year-old started his career as a professor and went on to become chief minister of Bihar thrice from the Congress. Mishra also served as a union minister.</p>

<p>He served as a Rajya Sabha MP between 1988 to 1990 and from 1994 to 2000.</p>

<p>Jaitley, who served as finance minister in the first tenure of the Narendra Modi-led government, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/former-finance-minister-arun-jaitleys-mortal-remains-moved-to-bjp-headquarters-several-leaders-arrive-to-pay-respects-245427">breathed his last on August 24 </a>at AIIMS in the national capital after suffering from health issues. He was 66 and served as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha from 2014 to 2019.</p>

<p>On September 6, Congress leader Libra passed away due to health issues. He was 86 and served in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Libra served as a parliamentarian at the Upper House between 1998 to 2004.</p>

<p>On September 8, noted lawyer Jethmalani had passed away at the age of 95. He served as the law minister and the urban development minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He had also served as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India.</p>

<p>Jethmalani, who was known for taking up high-profile cases, was a Rajya Sabha MP from 2016 to 2019.</p>

<p>Dasgupta, a CPI leader, breathed his last in Kolkata on October 31. He was aged 83 and was suffering from heart and kidney-related ailments.</p>

<p>Dasgupta was the CPI's former deputy general secretary and a well-known trade unionist. He was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1985, 1988 and 1994.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/winter-session-of-parliament-speaker-calls-all-party-meeting-on-saturday-262452">winter session of Parliament</a> commenced from today and will go on till December 13. The session will provide a total of 20 sittings spread over a period of 26 days, including four Private Members' days.</p>

<p>Many key bills, including the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, are scheduled to be tabled in this session of the Parliament. Other important bills that are expected to be taken up during the course of the Houses include the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, Anti Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 and Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.</p>


The Rajya Sabha on Monday paid rich tributes to Jagannath Mishra, Arun Jaitley, Sukhdev Singh Libra, Ram Jethmalani and Gurudas Dasgupta, who served as lawmakers in the Upper House of the Parliament.

The Rajya Sabha on Monday paid rich tributes to Jagannath Mishra, Arun Jaitley, Sukhdev Singh Libra, Ram Jethmalani and Gurudas Dasgupta, who served as lawmakers in the Upper House of the Parliament. After Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu gave obituary references to its sitting and former members, MPs present in the House paid homage to the distinguished parliamentarians. On August 19, Mishra, a former Bihar chief minister had passed away in New Delhi after a prolonged illness. The 82-year-old started his career as a professor and went on to become chief minister of Bihar thrice from the Congress. Mishra also served as a union minister. He served as a Rajya Sabha MP between 1988 to 1990 and from 1994 to 2000. Jaitley, who served as finance minister in the first tenure of the Narendra Modi-led government, breathed his last on August 24 at AIIMS in the national capital after suffering from health issues. He was 66 and served as the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha from 2014 to 2019. On September 6, Congress leader Libra passed away due to health issues. He was 86 and served in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Libra served as a parliamentarian at the Upper House between 1998 to 2004. On September 8, noted lawyer Jethmalani had passed away at the age of 95. He served as the law minister and the urban development minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He had also served as the Chairman of the Bar Council of India. Jethmalani, who was known for taking up high-profile cases, was a Rajya Sabha MP from 2016 to 2019. Dasgupta, a CPI leader, breathed his last in Kolkata on October 31. He was aged 83 and was suffering from heart and kidney-related ailments. Dasgupta was the CPI's former deputy general secretary and a well-known trade unionist. He was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha in 1985, 1988 and 1994. The winter session of Parliament commenced from today and will go on till December 13. The session will provide a total of 20 sittings spread over a period of 26 days, including four Private Members' days. Many key bills, including the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, are scheduled to be tabled in this session of the Parliament. Other important bills that are expected to be taken up during the course of the Houses include the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, Anti Maritime Piracy Bill 2019 and Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019.

Rajya Sabha remembers MPs including Arun Jaitley, Ram Jethmalani

<p>Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad condoled the demise of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/veteran-lawyer-ram-jethmalani-passes-at-95-248351">veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani</a> who passed away on Sunday morning.</p>

<p>"Deeply condole the passing away of the veteran lawyer and former Law Minister Ram Jethmalani. His brilliance, eloquence, powerful advocacy and sound understanding of law will remain a worthy example in legal profession. My profound condolences" tweeted Ravi Shankar Prasad.</p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal paid tribute to the eminent lawyer and former Union minister Ram Jethmalani.</p>

<p>"Extremely saddened at the passing away of legendary lawyer Ram Jethmalani Ji. An institution in himself, he shaped criminal law in post-independence India. His void would never be filled and his name will be written in golden words in legal history. RIP Ram sir," tweeted Arvind Kejriwal.</p>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid last respects to veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani at the latter's residence in the national capital.</p>

<p>Former Union Minister Jethmalani passed away this morning, just six days short of his 96th birthday.</p>

<p>Stating that he is deeply pained to know about the passing away of Jethmalani, Shah tweeted that "we have not only lost a distinguished lawyer but also a great human who was full of life"."</p>

<p>Ram Jethmalani ji's passing away is an irreparable loss to the entire legal community. He will always be remembered for his vast knowledge on legal affairs. My condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," he said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Jethmalani became a member of Rajya Sabha in 1988 and later served as the law minister and the urban development minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He was also appointed as the Chairman of Bar Council of India.</p>

<p>He was one of the highest-paid lawyers in the Supreme Court. Jethmalani, who had announced his retirement in September 2017, was known as a "doyen of criminal law" for fighting several high-profile cases from stockbroker Harshad Mehta to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, among others.</p>

<p>Jethmalani is survived by his son Mahesh Jethmalani and a daughter.&nbsp;</p>


Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad condoled the demise of veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani who passed away on Sunday morning. "Deeply condole the passing away of the veteran lawyer and former Law Minister Ram Jethmalani.

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad condoled the demise of veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani who passed away on Sunday morning. "Deeply condole the passing away of the veteran lawyer and former Law Minister Ram Jethmalani. His brilliance, eloquence, powerful advocacy and sound understanding of law will remain a worthy example in legal profession. My profound condolences" tweeted Ravi Shankar Prasad. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal paid tribute to the eminent lawyer and former Union minister Ram Jethmalani. "Extremely saddened at the passing away of legendary lawyer Ram Jethmalani Ji. An institution in himself, he shaped criminal law in post-independence India. His void would never be filled and his name will be written in golden words in legal history. RIP Ram sir," tweeted Arvind Kejriwal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid last respects to veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani at the latter's residence in the national capital. Former Union Minister Jethmalani passed away this morning, just six days short of his 96th birthday. Stating that he is deeply pained to know about the passing away of Jethmalani, Shah tweeted that "we have not only lost a distinguished lawyer but also a great human who was full of life"." Ram Jethmalani ji's passing away is an irreparable loss to the entire legal community. He will always be remembered for his vast knowledge on legal affairs. My condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti," he said in a tweet. Jethmalani became a member of Rajya Sabha in 1988 and later served as the law minister and the urban development minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He was also appointed as the Chairman of Bar Council of India. He was one of the highest-paid lawyers in the Supreme Court. Jethmalani, who had announced his retirement in September 2017, was known as a "doyen of criminal law" for fighting several high-profile cases from stockbroker Harshad Mehta to former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao, among others. Jethmalani is survived by his son Mahesh Jethmalani and a daughter.

Union ministers, politicians pay tribute to veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani

<p>Former Union Law Minister and veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passed away at his residence in Delhi on Sunday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jethmalani was 95 years old.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was keeping unwell for long.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Born on 14 September 1923 in Shikarpur in present-day Pakistan, Jethmalani has served a Union Minister apart from practicing as a lawyer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He was appointed Union Law Minister as well as held the portfolio of Urban Development Ministry.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later in his career, he was chosen as the chairman of the Bar Council of India and was elected the president of the Supreme Court of India in 2010.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He earned his LL.B.degree at the age of 17.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jethmalani has held some controversial and number of high-profile defence cases to his credit as a lawyer. Some of them include the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, Indira Gandhi assassination among many others. His recent case was in defence of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the defamation case filed by former Finance Minister late Arun Jaitley.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jethmalani was appointed as the Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha - once from Rajasthan and from Bihar in the year 2016.</p>

<p>He announced his retirement from the judicial profession in September 2017.</p>


Former Union Law Minister and veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passed away at his residence in Delhi on Sunday morning. Jethmalani was 95 years old. Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away at his residence in Delhi.

Former Union Law Minister and veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passed away at his residence in Delhi on Sunday morning. Jethmalani was 95 years old. Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani passes away at his residence in Delhi. He was 95 years old. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/Utai8qxxh4 — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2019 × He was keeping unwell for long. Born on 14 September 1923 in Shikarpur in present-day Pakistan, Jethmalani has served a Union Minister apart from practicing as a lawyer. PM Narendra Modi: I consider myself fortunate to have got numerous opportunities to interact with #RamJethmalani. In these sad moments, my condolences to his family, friends and many admirers. He may not be here but his pioneering work will live on! Om Shanti. https://t.co/cQ5OXrz4OE — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2019 × He was appointed Union Law Minister as well as held the portfolio of Urban Development Ministry. President Kovind: Saddened by passing of #RamJethmalani, former Union Minister & a veteran lawyer. He was known to express his views on public issues with his characteristic eloquence. The nation has lost a distinguished jurist, a person of great erudition & intellect. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/0zqb8CsSC5 — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2019 × Later in his career, he was chosen as the chairman of the Bar Council of India and was elected the president of the Supreme Court of India in 2010. He earned his LL.B.degree at the age of 17. Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Deeply pained to know about the passing away of India’s veteran lawyer and former Union Minister #RamJethmalani ji. In him we have not only lost a distinguished lawyer but also a great human who was full of life. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/o94GELYtPg — ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2019 × Jethmalani has held some controversial and number of high-profile defence cases to his credit as a lawyer. Some of them include the Rajiv Gandhi assassination, Indira Gandhi assassination among many others. His recent case was in defence of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the defamation case filed by former Finance Minister late Arun Jaitley. Jethmalani was appointed as the Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha - once from Rajasthan and from Bihar in the year 2016. He announced his retirement from the judicial profession in September 2017.

Veteran lawyer, former law minister Ram Jethmalani passes away at 95

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited veteran lawyer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jethmalanis-demise-marks-the-end-of-an-era-rajya-sabha-deputy-chairman-248476">Ram Jethmalani</a>'s residence in Delhi to pay his last respect to him on Sunday.</p>

<p>Jethmalani was a veteran lawyer and former Union Minister who <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/veteran-lawyer-ram-jethmalani-passes-at-95-248351">passed away at age 95</a> in Delhi on Sunday morning.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Narendra Modi tweeted, "In the passing away of Ram Jethmalani Ji, India has lost an exceptional lawyer and iconic public figure who made rich contributions both in the court and parliament. He was witty, courageous and never shied away from boldly expressing himself on any subject."</p>

<p>"One of the best aspects of Ram Jethmalani Ji was the ability to speak his mind. And, he did so without any fear. During the dark days of the Emergency, his fortitude and fight for public liberties will be remembered. Helping the needy was an integral part of his persona," the tweet added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jethmalani was one of the highest-paid lawyers in the Supreme Court and was considered as a doyen of criminal law.</p>

<p>Jethmalani became a member of Rajya Sabha in 1988 and later served as the law minister and urban development minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He was also appointed as the Chairman of Bar Council of India.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani's residence in Delhi to pay his last respect to him on Sunday. Jethmalani was a veteran lawyer and former Union Minister who passed away at age 95 in Delhi on Sunday morning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani's residence in Delhi to pay his last respect to him on Sunday. Jethmalani was a veteran lawyer and former Union Minister who passed away at age 95 in Delhi on Sunday morning. Earlier in the day, Narendra Modi tweeted, "In the passing away of Ram Jethmalani Ji, India has lost an exceptional lawyer and iconic public figure who made rich contributions both in the court and parliament. He was witty, courageous and never shied away from boldly expressing himself on any subject." "One of the best aspects of Ram Jethmalani Ji was the ability to speak his mind. And, he did so without any fear. During the dark days of the Emergency, his fortitude and fight for public liberties will be remembered. Helping the needy was an integral part of his persona," the tweet added. I consider myself fortunate to have got numerous opportunities to interact with Shri Ram Jethmalani Ji. In these sad moments, my condolences to his family, friends and many admirers. He may not be here but his pioneering work will live on! Om Shanti. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2019 × Jethmalani was one of the highest-paid lawyers in the Supreme Court and was considered as a doyen of criminal law. Jethmalani became a member of Rajya Sabha in 1988 and later served as the law minister and urban development minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee cabinet. He was also appointed as the Chairman of Bar Council of India.

PM Narendra Modi visits Ram Jethmalani's residence to pay his last respect

<p>Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh on Sunday expressed condolences over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/veteran-lawyer-ram-jethmalani-passes-at-95-248351">death of eminent lawyer Ram Jethmalani</a>, saying his demise is the end of an era.</p>

<p>Singh said, "Jethmalani was an extraordinary person. His demise is the end of an era. He was not only an eminent lawyer but he also had great political wisdom."</p>

<p>"Jethmalani&nbsp;was a special person with a very sharp personality. He was not afraid of speaking out his mind," Singh said in a statement.</p>

<p>"He will be remembered for the courage with which he fought famous cases and helped people who were in need," the Deputy Chairman said.</p>

<p>"I pray his soul rest in peace and God give strength to his family," the Deputy Chairman added.</p>

<p>Jethmalani, also a former Union Minister, passed away this morning at his residence in the national capital. He was 95.</p>


Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh on Sunday expressed condolences over the death of eminent lawyer Ram Jethmalani, saying his demise is the end of an era.

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh Narayan Singh on Sunday expressed condolences over the death of eminent lawyer Ram Jethmalani, saying his demise is the end of an era. Singh said, "Jethmalani was an extraordinary person. His demise is the end of an era. He was not only an eminent lawyer but he also had great political wisdom." "Jethmalani was a special person with a very sharp personality. He was not afraid of speaking out his mind," Singh said in a statement. "He will be remembered for the courage with which he fought famous cases and helped people who were in need," the Deputy Chairman said. "I pray his soul rest in peace and God give strength to his family," the Deputy Chairman added. Jethmalani, also a former Union Minister, passed away this morning at his residence in the national capital. He was 95.

Jethmalani's demise marks the end of an era: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

Senior Indian Advocate Ram Jethmalani passes away at the age of 95

Senior Indian Advocate Jethmalani passes away

<p>Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Thursday approached the Supreme Court in his personal capacity against Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala`s decision of inviting BJP leader BS&nbspYeddyurappa to form a new government in the state despite being eight short of a simple majority in the assembly.</p>

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<p>A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM&nbspKhanwilkar and Justice DY&nbspChandrachud asked Jethmalani to mention his plea on Friday before the bench concerned.</p>

<p>Jethmalani, who had taken retirement from law practice, told the bench that the Karnataka Governor`s order is a "gross abuse of Constitutional power".</p>

<p>The apex court early on Thursday after a midnight hearing refused to stall the swearing-in of Yeddyurappa as Karnataka`s new Chief Minister.</p>

<p>Yeddyurappa took the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Raj Bhavan amid tight security.</p>

<p>The court, however, sought the communications which Yeddyurappa had written to Karnataka Governor informing him his election as BJP legislature party.</p>

<p>The apex court said that the swearing-in is subject to the final outcome of the matter before it.</p>

<p>The bench headed by Justice A.K. Sikri, while seeking Yeddyurappa`s response on the petition by Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) seeking to stall his swearing-in, has directed further hearing of the matter at 10.30 a.m. on Friday.</p>


A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice DY Chandrachud asked Jethmalani to mention his plea on Friday before the bench concerned.

Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Thursday approached the Supreme Court in his personal capacity against Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala`s decision of inviting BJP leader BS&nbspYeddyurappa to form a new government in the state despite being eight short of a simple majority in the assembly. #WATCH Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani speaks on Karnataka politics, says, 'What has BJP said to Guv, that he did such a stupid action? Order of Guv is open invitation to do corruption.' Jethmalani has approached SC against Karnataka Guv's invitation to Yeddyurappa for forming govt. pic.twitter.com/uLa0oXcPQZ — ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018 × A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice AM&nbspKhanwilkar and Justice DY&nbspChandrachud asked Jethmalani to mention his plea on Friday before the bench concerned. Jethmalani, who had taken retirement from law practice, told the bench that the Karnataka Governor`s order is a "gross abuse of Constitutional power". The apex court early on Thursday after a midnight hearing refused to stall the swearing-in of Yeddyurappa as Karnataka`s new Chief Minister. Yeddyurappa took the oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Raj Bhavan amid tight security. The court, however, sought the communications which Yeddyurappa had written to Karnataka Governor informing him his election as BJP legislature party. The apex court said that the swearing-in is subject to the final outcome of the matter before it. The bench headed by Justice A.K. Sikri, while seeking Yeddyurappa`s response on the petition by Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) seeking to stall his swearing-in, has directed further hearing of the matter at 10.30 a.m. on Friday.

Ram Jethmalani moves SC against Karnataka Governor''s decision

<p>Soha Ali Khan is all set to don the producer&#39;s hat for a biopic on veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani. The actress, along with her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu has started a production company called Renegade Films and their first film, the biopic, will be co-produced by Ronnie Screwala.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking to a news agency, Khan expressed that how it is a challenging film to take up considering the living legend&#39;s repertoire of work. &quot;It&#39;s a fascinating life story because Mr. Jethmalani is now 94 years old. He has had a career of over 70 years, and look at the people who he has represented. They range from politicians to notorious criminals... The task is not the story to tell, but the parts we will have to leave out or what we don&#39;t tell. And every bit is exciting,&quot; Soha was quoted as saying.&nbsp;<br />
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Soha&#39;s husband Kunal Kemmu will be playing the veteran lawyer on the big screen.&nbsp;<br />
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Khan admitted that making a two and a half hour movie on someone who&#39;s had such an illustrious life would be difficult. &quot; We have a good partner in Ronnie Screwvala. Once we have a script ready, we will be locking a director, and once we have a captain to the ship, we will go full steam,&quot; she added.&nbsp;<br />
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Jethmalani has fought a number of high-profile cases in his 70-year long career. From appearing for appearing in the famous KM Nanavati versus State of Maharashtra case in 1959 to the multi-crore 2G scam in 2011, from being LK Advani&#39;s defence in the Hawala scam to fighting for Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case filed by Arun Jaitley, Jethmalani&#39;s has been part of important cases.&nbsp;<br />
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The film is likely to go on floors sometime in 2018.&nbsp;</p>


Khan admitted that making a two and a half hour movie on someone who's had such an illustrious life would be difficult.

Soha Ali Khan is all set to don the producer's hat for a biopic on veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani. The actress, along with her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu has started a production company called Renegade Films and their first film, the biopic, will be co-produced by Ronnie Screwala. Speaking to a news agency, Khan expressed that how it is a challenging film to take up considering the living legend's repertoire of work. "It's a fascinating life story because Mr. Jethmalani is now 94 years old. He has had a career of over 70 years, and look at the people who he has represented. They range from politicians to notorious criminals... The task is not the story to tell, but the parts we will have to leave out or what we don't tell. And every bit is exciting," Soha was quoted as saying. Soha's husband Kunal Kemmu will be playing the veteran lawyer on the big screen. Khan admitted that making a two and a half hour movie on someone who's had such an illustrious life would be difficult. " We have a good partner in Ronnie Screwvala. Once we have a script ready, we will be locking a director, and once we have a captain to the ship, we will go full steam," she added. Jethmalani has fought a number of high-profile cases in his 70-year long career. From appearing for appearing in the famous KM Nanavati versus State of Maharashtra case in 1959 to the multi-crore 2G scam in 2011, from being LK Advani's defence in the Hawala scam to fighting for Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case filed by Arun Jaitley, Jethmalani's has been part of important cases. The film is likely to go on floors sometime in 2018.

Soha Ali Khan turns producer for a biopic on Ram Jethmalani, Kunal Kemmu to play the veteran lawyer onscreen

<p>Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani in an explosive letter has claimed that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal &ldquo;used worse abuses than a mere crook&rdquo; for finance minister Arun Jaitley.</p>

<p>&quot;When Arun Jaitley filed the first suit and criminal case, you naturally sought my services. Ask your conscience how many times you used worse abuses than a mere &#39;crook&#39;. You have hundred times asked me to teach this crook a lesson,&quot; the lawyer said in a letter that he wrote to Kejriwal on July 20, a copy of which was uploaded on his <a href="http://ramjethmalanimp.blogspot.in/">blog</a>.</p>

<p>On May 18, Jethmalani had called the finance minister a &ldquo;crook&rdquo; in court, after which Jaitley had filed a fresh Rs 10-crore suit against Kejriwal.</p>

<p>The chief minister, however, clarified in the Delhi High Court that he had not asked Jethmalani to use derogatory and objectionable words against Jaitley.</p>

<p>&ldquo;That with due respect, it is submitted that neither the answering defendant nor the counsel briefing the senior counsel gave instructions to the learned senior counsel to use the objectionable words&hellip; The answering defendant vide letter July 19, 2017 has conveyed to the senior counsel directly that no instructions to use objectionable words were ever given by him at any point of time to the learned senior counsel,&rdquo; Kejriwal told the court in his reply to an application filed by Jaitley, according to the Indian Express.</p>

<p>On July 26th, Jethmalani quit as Kejriwal&rsquo;s lawyer.</p>

<p>&quot;The reason behind it is he has spoken a lie. He has gone and said that I have not given any instructions, but fact is he did and I have them recorded. I&#39;m not disappointed at all; I did all that I could do. If he does not pay me I don&#39;t mind, because I have fought for many for free. It does not make a difference if I lose one&quot;, Jethmalani told ANI.</p>

<p>Jaitley also alleged that he was asked scandalous questions and attempts were being made to delay the proceedings in the Rs 10 crore civil defamation suit, which he had filed against Kejriwal and five Aam Aadmi Party leaders in 2015.</p>

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On May 18, Jethmalani had called the finance minister a 'crook' in court, after which Jaitley had filed a fresh Rs 10-crore suit against Kejriwal

Senior advocate Ram Jethmalani in an explosive letter has claimed that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal “used worse abuses than a mere crook” for finance minister Arun Jaitley. "When Arun Jaitley filed the first suit and criminal case, you naturally sought my services. Ask your conscience how many times you used worse abuses than a mere 'crook'. You have hundred times asked me to teach this crook a lesson," the lawyer said in a letter that he wrote to Kejriwal on July 20, a copy of which was uploaded on his blog. On May 18, Jethmalani had called the finance minister a “crook” in court, after which Jaitley had filed a fresh Rs 10-crore suit against Kejriwal. The chief minister, however, clarified in the Delhi High Court that he had not asked Jethmalani to use derogatory and objectionable words against Jaitley. “That with due respect, it is submitted that neither the answering defendant nor the counsel briefing the senior counsel gave instructions to the learned senior counsel to use the objectionable words… The answering defendant vide letter July 19, 2017 has conveyed to the senior counsel directly that no instructions to use objectionable words were ever given by him at any point of time to the learned senior counsel,” Kejriwal told the court in his reply to an application filed by Jaitley, according to the Indian Express. On July 26th, Jethmalani quit as Kejriwal’s lawyer. "The reason behind it is he has spoken a lie. He has gone and said that I have not given any instructions, but fact is he did and I have them recorded. I'm not disappointed at all; I did all that I could do. If he does not pay me I don't mind, because I have fought for many for free. It does not make a difference if I lose one", Jethmalani told ANI. Jaitley also alleged that he was asked scandalous questions and attempts were being made to delay the proceedings in the Rs 10 crore civil defamation suit, which he had filed against Kejriwal and five Aam Aadmi Party leaders in 2015.

You used worse abuses than 'crook' for Arun Jaitley: Jethmalani to Kejriwal

<p>Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday sued Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal under an additional defamation suit worth Rs&nbsp;10 crore, after the latter&#39;s counsel Ram Jethmalani confirmed that Jaitley was called a &quot;crook&quot;&nbsp;after being instructed by his client to do so.</p>

<p>The fresh suit was filed today in the Delhi High Court after Jethmalani accused Jaitley of being &quot;guilty of crimes and crookery&quot;. Earlier on Thursday, amid&nbsp;an ongoing tense round of cross-questioning between Jailtey and Jethmalani, the former was perturbed after being referred to as a &quot;crook&quot;&nbsp;by the 93-year-old veteran lawyer, in his defamation case against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener, resulting in a verbal spat between the two parties.</p>

<p>Baffled by the &quot;abuse&quot;&nbsp;hurled at him, Jaitley further demanded a clarification from the senior counsel whether this was the result of a personal tiff, to which Jethmalani clarified that the term was used under the instructions of Kejriwal. Developing on this premise, senior advocates Rajiv Nayar and Sandeep Sethi, who were representing Jaitley, alleged that the matter was transcribed as a duel between Jaitley and Jethmalani, rather than Jaitley and Kejriwal.</p>

<p>Jaitley had filed a criminal defamation complaint against Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders for allegedly defaming him in the Patiala House Court, while a civil defamation case was filed in the Delhi High Court.</p>

<p>Jaitley had also filed the suit seeking Rs 10 crore in damages after Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders accused him of alleged irregularities and financial bungling in the Delhi and District Cricket Association, of which Jaitley was the president for about 13 years until 2013.</p>

<p>Earlier in March, in a major jolt to Kejriwal, a Delhi Court put the former on trial in the criminal defamation case. The court had also framed a notice against Kejriwal and other AAP leaders in this case.</p>

<p>Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass framed defamation notice against Kejriwal and other AAP leaders. Meanwhile, Kejriwal and other AAP leaders have pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.</p>

<p>The hearing regarding the fresh suit is likely to take place in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday.</p>

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The fresh suit was filed in the Delhi high court

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday sued Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal under an additional defamation suit worth Rs 10 crore, after the latter's counsel Ram Jethmalani confirmed that Jaitley was called a "crook" after being instructed by his client to do so. The fresh suit was filed today in the Delhi High Court after Jethmalani accused Jaitley of being "guilty of crimes and crookery". Earlier on Thursday, amid an ongoing tense round of cross-questioning between Jailtey and Jethmalani, the former was perturbed after being referred to as a "crook" by the 93-year-old veteran lawyer, in his defamation case against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener, resulting in a verbal spat between the two parties. Baffled by the "abuse" hurled at him, Jaitley further demanded a clarification from the senior counsel whether this was the result of a personal tiff, to which Jethmalani clarified that the term was used under the instructions of Kejriwal. Developing on this premise, senior advocates Rajiv Nayar and Sandeep Sethi, who were representing Jaitley, alleged that the matter was transcribed as a duel between Jaitley and Jethmalani, rather than Jaitley and Kejriwal. Jaitley had filed a criminal defamation complaint against Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders for allegedly defaming him in the Patiala House Court, while a civil defamation case was filed in the Delhi High Court. Jaitley had also filed the suit seeking Rs 10 crore in damages after Kejriwal and five other AAP leaders accused him of alleged irregularities and financial bungling in the Delhi and District Cricket Association, of which Jaitley was the president for about 13 years until 2013. Earlier in March, in a major jolt to Kejriwal, a Delhi Court put the former on trial in the criminal defamation case. The court had also framed a notice against Kejriwal and other AAP leaders in this case. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass framed defamation notice against Kejriwal and other AAP leaders. Meanwhile, Kejriwal and other AAP leaders have pleaded not guilty and claimed trial. The hearing regarding the fresh suit is likely to take place in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday. (ANI)

Jaitley sues Kejriwal for additional Rs 10 crore

<p>In an open letter to Calcutta high court judge Justice CS Karnan, dated March 11,&nbsp;senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani tells him that he has lost his mind.</p>

<p>&quot;Your behaviour is that of a lunatic,&quot; Jethmalani writes.</p>

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<p>The Supreme Court today held Karnan guilty in the contempt case that the top court had initiated against him.</p>

<p>He has been sentenced to six months in jail. The top court ordered his immediate arrest.</p>

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The Supreme Court today held Karnan guilty in the contempt case that the top court had initiated against him

In an open letter to Calcutta high court judge Justice CS Karnan, dated March 11, senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani tells him that he has lost his mind. "Your behaviour is that of a lunatic," Jethmalani writes. Read the letter here Jethmalani's open letter to Karnan (Others) × The Supreme Court today held Karnan guilty in the contempt case that the top court had initiated against him. He has been sentenced to six months in jail. The top court ordered his immediate arrest. (WION)

'Your behaviour is that of a lunatic': Ram Jethmalani in open letter to Justice Karnan

<p>&quot;Should I pay from my pocket?&quot; Arvind Kejriwal today asked, breaking his silence on the controversy over his move to pay lawyer Ram Jethmalani from the public exchequer for defending him in a defamation case.</p>

<p>Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who had directed the General Administration Department to clear the bills due to Jethmalani, said the issue has been raked up to divert the attention from the EVM controversy.</p>

<p>Jethmalani has not been paid yet and the matter is pending with Lt Governor Anil Baijal.</p>

<p>The bills totalled around Rs 3.4 crore.</p>

<p>Kejriwal made the remarks addressing a rally in north-east Delhi&#39;s Seemapuri constituency. He said the controversy was created to &quot;weaken&quot; the AAP government&#39;s fight against corruption.</p>

<p>&quot;Who plays cricket here?&quot; he asked pointing towards the crowd. &quot;In Delhi there was massive corruption in cricket. You must have heard of DDCA. It was heavily corrupt. Youngsters used to come to me and complain that money is sought for selection.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;I initiated a probe into it. Then the BJP filed a case against me. We hired top lawyer Ram Jethmalani. They ask why should the government pay? Should I pay from my pocket? They want to weaken our fight against corruption,&quot; Kejriwal said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sisodia, speaking to reporters outside his residence, said the defamation case against Kejriwal was filed as he had launched a probe into &quot;corruption&quot; prevalent in the Delhi and District Cricket Administration (DDCA).</p>

<p>&quot;When they challenged something which was being probed by the government then the lawyers bill has to be paid by the government. It was not Arvind Kejriwal&#39;s personal case.</p>

<p>Sisodia also raised question over the timing of the issue being raked up.</p>

<p>&quot;The case has been on for the last one and a half years. But why is it being talked about now? Because they have found themselves in a spot over the EVM controversy,&quot; he said.</p>

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Kejriwal's legal bills, against a defamation case filed by Indian finance minister Arun Jaitley, add up to Rs 3.4 crore

"Should I pay from my pocket?" Arvind Kejriwal today asked, breaking his silence on the controversy over his move to pay lawyer Ram Jethmalani from the public exchequer for defending him in a defamation case. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who had directed the General Administration Department to clear the bills due to Jethmalani, said the issue has been raked up to divert the attention from the EVM controversy. Jethmalani has not been paid yet and the matter is pending with Lt Governor Anil Baijal. The bills totalled around Rs 3.4 crore. Kejriwal made the remarks addressing a rally in north-east Delhi's Seemapuri constituency. He said the controversy was created to "weaken" the AAP government's fight against corruption. "Who plays cricket here?" he asked pointing towards the crowd. "In Delhi there was massive corruption in cricket. You must have heard of DDCA. It was heavily corrupt. Youngsters used to come to me and complain that money is sought for selection." "I initiated a probe into it. Then the BJP filed a case against me. We hired top lawyer Ram Jethmalani. They ask why should the government pay? Should I pay from my pocket? They want to weaken our fight against corruption," Kejriwal said. Meanwhile, Sisodia, speaking to reporters outside his residence, said the defamation case against Kejriwal was filed as he had launched a probe into "corruption" prevalent in the Delhi and District Cricket Administration (DDCA). "When they challenged something which was being probed by the government then the lawyers bill has to be paid by the government. It was not Arvind Kejriwal's personal case. Sisodia also raised question over the timing of the issue being raked up. "The case has been on for the last one and a half years. But why is it being talked about now? Because they have found themselves in a spot over the EVM controversy," he said. (PTI)

Delhi chief minister Kejriwal on paying Jethmalani bill: 'Should I pay from my pocket?'

<p>Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani, who is Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal&#39;s counsel in the defamation case filed against him by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Tuesday said that he would work for free if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo cannot pay him his fees.</p>

<p>&quot;Even now if the government doesn&#39;t pay or he can&#39;t pay, I will appear free. I will then treat him as one of my poor clients,&quot; Jethmalani told ANI in an exclusive conversation.</p>

<p>Venting his ire over reports suggesting that Delhi&#39;s Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has sought Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar&#39;s advice in clearing the bills, the veteran lawyer said they are all in Jaitley&#39;s control.</p>

<p>Jethmalani further said that he charges only the rich clients.</p>

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<p>&quot;Everybody knows this in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my client,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Jethmalani, who is defending Kejriwal in both a criminal and a civil defamation case filed by Jaitley, has reportedly sent bills for Rs one crore in retainership and Rs. 22 lakh for each appearance in court to the Delhi Chief Minister.</p>

<p>Jethmalani has made 11 appearances so far, leading to a total of Rs 3.42 crore.</p>

<p>Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has signed off on the bills and sent them for clearance to the Lieutenant Governor, who had sought the opinion of experts on how to proceed.</p>

<p>Baijal&#39;s move comes after the Delhi Government&#39;s Law Department, responding to a note by Sisodia, said that Lieutenant Governor&#39;s permission for clearing the bills was necessary.</p>

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Jethmalani is representing the Delhi chief minister in the defamation case filed against him by finance minister Arun Jaitely

Veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani, who is Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's counsel in the defamation case filed against him by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Tuesday said that he would work for free if the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo cannot pay him his fees. "Even now if the government doesn't pay or he can't pay, I will appear free. I will then treat him as one of my poor clients," Jethmalani told ANI in an exclusive conversation. Venting his ire over reports suggesting that Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal has sought Solicitor General Ranjit Kumar's advice in clearing the bills, the veteran lawyer said they are all in Jaitley's control. Jethmalani further said that he charges only the rich clients. Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has signed off on the bills and sent them for clearance to the Lieutenant Governor, who had sought the opinion of experts on how to proceed × "Everybody knows this in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my client," he said. Jethmalani, who is defending Kejriwal in both a criminal and a civil defamation case filed by Jaitley, has reportedly sent bills for Rs one crore in retainership and Rs. 22 lakh for each appearance in court to the Delhi Chief Minister. Jethmalani has made 11 appearances so far, leading to a total of Rs 3.42 crore. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has signed off on the bills and sent them for clearance to the Lieutenant Governor, who had sought the opinion of experts on how to proceed. Baijal's move comes after the Delhi Government's Law Department, responding to a note by Sisodia, said that Lieutenant Governor's permission for clearing the bills was necessary. (ANI)

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