Rohan Jaitley (lawyer)
Rohan Jaitley is an Indian lawyer and administrator. He is currently the President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).[1][2][3]
Biography
[edit]Early life and education
[edit]Jaitley was born in New Delhi, India. He is the son of the late Arun Jaitley, a prominent lawyer and politician who served as India's Finance Minister.[4][5][6] Rohan Jaitley obtained a law degree in India and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Jaitley is a practicing lawyer who primarily focuses on cases before the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court.[9] In March 2024, he was appointed as a Central Government Standing Counsel for the Delhi High Court.[10][11]
Jaitley is also involved in cricket administration. He was elected unopposed as the President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) in 2023.[12][13]
Controversies
[edit]In 2022, Jaitley faced allegations of sexual assault from a model who approached him for an emcee job during the Indian Premier League (IPL). These allegations have not been proven in court.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rohan Jaitley elected unopposed president of Delhi and District Cricket Association". The Indian Express. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "As Delhi team stares down barrel, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley blames selectors for lack of planning, mud-slinging and street-fighting". The Indian Express. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Rohan Jaitley retains DDCA presidency; Siddharth Verma becomes secretary". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Arun Jaitley dies at 66: A look into the family life of the former finance minister". India Today. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Faridi, Shahid (2023-07-24). "Power Games: Rohan Jaitley faces grave charges in bitterly split DDCA". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Rohan Jaitley set to file nomination for DDCA president's post". The Times of India. 2020-10-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Arun Jaitley family tree: Know about his father, mother, wife and children". www.timesnownews.com. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "From wife Sangeeta to children, Arun Jaitley's family tree explained". News Nation English. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Rohan Jaitley Member of Della Leaders Club, Delhi Chapter". www.dellaleaders.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "Rohan Jaitley Appointed As Central Government Standing Counsel In Delhi High Court". Zee News. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Bureau, BW Online. "Advocate Rohan Jaitley Appointed As Central Government Standing Counsel". BW Legalworld. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ IANS (2020-10-17). "Late Arun Jaitley's Son Rohan Jaitley Elected Unopposed President Of Delhi And District Cricket Association". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ "DDCA elections: Rohan Jaitley set to be elected unopposed, two-way fight for treasurer's post". The Times of India. 2020-10-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Digital, N. H. (2023-02-24). "DDCA President Rohan Jaitley accused of sexual assault". National Herald. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Team, TenNews (2023-02-25). "Arun Jaitley's Son Rohan Faces Sexual Assault Charges". tennews.in: National News Portal - Breaking News, Live News, Delhi News, Noida News, National News, Politics, Business, Education, Medical, Films, Features. Retrieved 2024-03-19.