From securing Kejriwal's interim bail to helping NCP(SP) get EC recognition: Meet the go-to lawyer for opposition parties

From representing Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail to advocating for Sharad Pawar's faction in legal battles against his nephew Ajit, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has emerged as the preferred lawyer for opposition parties and their leaders.

Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a senior Congress spokesperson and former MP, has taken on headline-making cases involving parties like AAP, NCP, and TMC, appearing before the Supreme Court on their behalf.

In the case of Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail, Singhvi successfully argued that Kejriwal's arrest was unjustified, persuading the SC bench to grant relief. Singhvi strategically shifted the burden of justification onto the prosecution, highlighting discrepancies in the timing of the arrest compared to the registration of the case by the ED.


Singhvi's legal acumen extends beyond criminal matters to constitutional, administrative, corporate, and commercial law, making him a versatile and sought-after lawyer in various domains.

In the legal feud between Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit, Singhvi secured favourable rulings from the apex court, ensuring recognition of Pawar Senior's faction as the authentic NCP and granting it the party symbol of 'clock'.

Similarly, in representing Mamata Banerjee's government and TMC leaders facing legal challenges, Singhvi has provided strategic counsel, navigating contentious issues between the Bengal government and the Centre.

Singhvi's adeptness in handling complex legal battles across diverse areas of law has solidified his position as the go-to counsel for opposition parties, earning him praise for his legal prowess and strategic approach.

Inputs from TOI