Shanti Bhushan

Shanti Bhushan, Former Union law Minister and 'Legendary' Lawyer, Dies Aged 97

Shanti Bhushan, who served as Union law minister from 1977 to 1979, had represented politician Raj Narain in the historic case that led to the annulment of then prime minister Indira Gandhi's election in 1975.

Feb 01, 2023, 06:26 AM IST

Former Law Minister Bhushan Passes Away At 97

Shanti Bhushan was the Law Minister from 1977-1979 in the Morarji Desai cabinet. He represented freedom fighter and socialist leader Raj Narain in the landmark electoral malpractice case at the Allahabad High Court, which resulted in removal of Indira Gandhi as the Prime Minister in 1974. His son, advocate Prashant Bhushan, is a well-known lawyer.

Feb 01, 2023, 01:55 AM IST

Hearing on Swaraj India's appeal put off due to lawyers'strike

The Delhi High Court today fixed for tomorrow the hearing on an appeal by Swaraj India challenging a single judge's order dismissing its plea for allotting a common symbol to its candidates in the MCD polls.

Mar 31, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

National Herald case: Shanti Bhushan attacks Gandhis, says taking away shares from patriotic people illegal

Already under fire in National Herald case, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi came under severe criticism from former union minister and activist Shanti Bhushan. 

Dec 11, 2015, 11:57 AM IST

Suspended AAP members protest

Around 40 suspended AAP members and about 100 party members not invited to its National Council meeting on Monday staged a protest outside the venue.

Nov 23, 2015, 16:45 PM IST

The Game of Politics: Kejriwal hugs Lalu at Nitish's swearing-in ceremony

Check out today's full episode of Taal Thok Ke Extra Strong in which we will talk about Arvind Kejriwal's changed attitude which started with hugging Lalu Prasad Yadav whom he called corrupt earlie

Nov 22, 2015, 22:05 PM IST

AAP working like Khap Panchayat, says Shanti Bhushan

Shanti Bhushan, one of the founder leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Sunday blasted party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal saying the Delhi chief minister was running the party like a kha

Nov 22, 2015, 16:07 PM IST

AAP sends invite to Shanti Bhushan for NC meet

Ahead of AAP's National Council meeting next week, the party has sent out an invite to dissident Shanti Bhushan even as his son Prashant claimed many leaders were being suspended before the event and questioned the transparency in the organisation.

Nov 21, 2015, 22:43 PM IST