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|name | | name = Mahesh Jethmalani | ||
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|image | | image = File:Mahesh Jthmalani - Flickr - Al Jazeera English.jpg | ||
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|caption | | caption = Mahesh Jethmalani campaigning during 2009 general elections | ||
| constituency = [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|Nominated]] (Law) | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1956|8|9|df=y}} | ||
| office | | birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India | ||
| term_start = 1 June 2021 | | constituency = [[List of nominated members of the Rajya Sabha|Nominated]] (Law) | ||
| predecessor | | office = [[Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha]] | ||
| successor | | term_start = 1 June 2021 | ||
| constituency2 = | | term_end = 13 July 2024 | ||
| office2 = | | predecessor = [[Raghunath Mohapatra]] | ||
| term2 = | | successor = [[Ujjwal Nikam]] | ||
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|citizenship | | nationality = Indian | ||
|nationality | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
|party | | otherparty = <!--For additional political affiliations--> | ||
|otherparty | | spouse = Haseena Jethmalani | ||
|spouse | | father = [[Ram Jethmalani]] | ||
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|residence | | alma_mater = * [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]], | ||
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* [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]], | |||
* [[University of Oxford]] | * [[University of Oxford]] | ||
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|profession | | profession = Advocate | ||
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'''Mahesh Jethmalani''' is Indian lawyer and a politician. He is currently a nominated [[Member of Parliament]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/senior-advocate-mahesh-jethmalani-nominated-to-rajya-sabha/articleshow/83124793.cms | '''Mahesh Jethmalani''' (born 9 August 1956) is an Indian lawyer and a politician. He is currently a nominated [[Member of Parliament]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/senior-advocate-mahesh-jethmalani-nominated-to-rajya-sabha/articleshow/83124793.cms | title=Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | work=Swati Deshpande | date=31 May 2021 | access-date=31 May 2021}}</ref> He was also a member of the [[National Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party]] up to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Jethmalani's son Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/ram-jethmalanis-son-mahesh-jethmalani-nominated-to-rajya-sabha/764443|access-date=2021-07-14|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Jethmalani was born in 1956. His father was a popular advocate turned Union Minister [[Ram Jethmalani]]. | Jethmalani was born in 1956. His father was a popular advocate turned Union Minister [[Ram Jethmalani]]. He did his schooling at [[St. Paul's School, Darjeeling]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Old Paulites - St. Paul's School Darjeeling |url=https://stpaulsdarjeeling.edu.in/old-paulites/ |website=stpaulsdarjeeling.edu.in |date=25 March 2022}}</ref> He has done his BA from the [[St. Xavier's College, Mumbai]], and a tripos in PPE (Politics, Philosophy & Economics) at the [[University of Oxford]]. He studied law in London and qualified as a barrister in 1980.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mumbai: Mahesh Jethmalani nominated as member of Rajya Sabha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-jethmalani-nominated-as-member-of-rajya-sabha/articleshow/83130031.cms |work=The Times of India |date=1 June 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Career in law== | ==Career in law== | ||
Jethmalani studied law in [[London]] under the patronage of the UK Bar. He qualified as a [[barrister]] in 1980. Jethmalani enrolled at the [[bar (law)|bar]] of [[Bombay High Court]] on 12 February 1981.<ref | Jethmalani studied law in [[London]] under the patronage of the UK Bar. He qualified as a [[barrister]] in 1980. Jethmalani enrolled at the [[bar (law)|bar]] of [[Bombay High Court]] on 12 February 1981.<ref name="Deshpande 2021 f478">{{cite web | last=Deshpande | first=Swati | title=Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha | website=The Times of India | date=31 May 2021 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/senior-advocate-mahesh-jethmalani-nominated-to-rajya-sabha/articleshow/83124793.cms | access-date=11 Jul 2023}}</ref> | ||
He | He has handled several critical criminal and civil cases like the trial of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, [[A. R. Antulay]]. He also appealed before the Court for the two accused in [[Assassination of Indira Gandhi]].<ref name="Deshpande 2021 f478"></ref> | ||
Jethmalani represented Chief Minister [[Narendra Modi]] in the Gujarat Riot Cases in [[Supreme Court of India]]. As well as Gujarat Home Minister, [[Amit Shah]] in the Sohrabuddin Murder Case in the [[Gujarat High Court]] and the [[Supreme Court of India]]. | He represented Birla family in the Priyamvada Birla case and has also appeared for Anil Ambani in the Reliance Case.{{fact|date=June 2022}}[[File:TL Moot 08 - Winners DES Law College, Pune.jpg|thumb|Mahesh Jethmalani (third from left) with father Ram Jethmalani (center)]]Jethmalani represented Chief Minister [[Narendra Modi]] in the Gujarat Riot Cases in [[Supreme Court of India]]. As well as Gujarat Home Minister, [[Amit Shah]] in the Sohrabuddin Murder Case in the [[Gujarat High Court]] and the [[Supreme Court of India]].{{fact|date=June 2022}} | ||
He also appeared for the bail plea of [[Sanjay Dutt]]. Jethmalani had also appeared for [[Harshad Mehta]] in several cases.<ref>{{Cite web | He also appeared for the bail plea of [[Sanjay Dutt]]. Jethmalani had also appeared for [[Harshad Mehta]] in several cases.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-31|title=Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani Nominated to Rajya Sabha|url=https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/senior-advocate-mahesh-jethmalani-nominated-to-rajya-sabha-174978|access-date=2021-07-14|website=www.livelaw.in|language=en}}</ref> He also represents former Police Commissioner of Mumbai, [[Param Bir Singh]] against the [[Maha Vikas Aghadi]] government.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==Political life== | ==Political life== | ||
He unsuccessfully contested the [[2009 Indian general elections]] from the [[Mumbai North Central (Lok Sabha constituency)]] as a [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] candidate.<ref | He unsuccessfully contested the [[2009 Indian general elections]] from the [[Mumbai North Central (Lok Sabha constituency)]] as a [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] candidate.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
Jethmalani quit the BJP National Executive in 2012 after differences with BJP President [[Nitin Gadkari]]. | Jethmalani quit the BJP National Executive in 2012 after differences with BJP President [[Nitin Gadkari]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:29, 13 July 2025
Mahesh Jethmalani | |
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 Mahesh Jethmalani campaigning during 2009 general elections | |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1 June 2021 – 13 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Raghunath Mohapatra |
| Succeeded by | Ujjwal Nikam |
| Constituency | Nominated (Law) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 August 1956 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Haseena Jethmalani |
| Parent(s) |
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| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Advocate |
Mahesh Jethmalani (born 9 August 1956) is an Indian lawyer and a politician. He is currently a nominated Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.[1] He was also a member of the National Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party up to 2012.[2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Jethmalani was born in 1956. His father was a popular advocate turned Union Minister Ram Jethmalani. He did his schooling at St. Paul's School, Darjeeling.[3] He has done his BA from the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and a tripos in PPE (Politics, Philosophy & Economics) at the University of Oxford. He studied law in London and qualified as a barrister in 1980.[4]
Career in law[edit | edit source]
Jethmalani studied law in London under the patronage of the UK Bar. He qualified as a barrister in 1980. Jethmalani enrolled at the bar of Bombay High Court on 12 February 1981.[5]
He has handled several critical criminal and civil cases like the trial of former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, A. R. Antulay. He also appealed before the Court for the two accused in Assassination of Indira Gandhi.[5]
He represented Birla family in the Priyamvada Birla case and has also appeared for Anil Ambani in the Reliance Case.[citation needed]
Jethmalani represented Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the Gujarat Riot Cases in Supreme Court of India. As well as Gujarat Home Minister, Amit Shah in the Sohrabuddin Murder Case in the Gujarat High Court and the Supreme Court of India.[citation needed]
He also appeared for the bail plea of Sanjay Dutt. Jethmalani had also appeared for Harshad Mehta in several cases.[6] He also represents former Police Commissioner of Mumbai, Param Bir Singh against the Maha Vikas Aghadi government.[6]
Political life[edit | edit source]
He unsuccessfully contested the 2009 Indian general elections from the Mumbai North Central (Lok Sabha constituency) as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate.[6]
Jethmalani quit the BJP National Executive in 2012 after differences with BJP President Nitin Gadkari.
In 2021, he was nominated as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha by the President of India.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha". Swati Deshpande. The Times of India. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ↑ "Ram Jethmalani's son Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ↑ "Old Paulites - St. Paul's School Darjeeling". stpaulsdarjeeling.edu.in. 25 March 2022.
- ↑ "Mumbai: Mahesh Jethmalani nominated as member of Rajya Sabha". The Times of India. 1 June 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Deshpande, Swati (31 May 2021). "Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani Nominated to Rajya Sabha". www.livelaw.in. 31 May 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ↑ "Swapan Dasgupta, Mahesh Jethmalani nominated to Rajya Sabha". Deccan Herald. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.