India’s Top Lawyer Harish Salve Fights for Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic Medal
Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics is a heartbreak for every Indian. Phogat was the top contender in the 50 kg category and was unexpectedly disqualified due to a weight issue just hours before the final. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is appealing for Phogat to be awarded a joint silver medal for her outstanding performance at the Games.
The hopes of over a billion Indians are now pinned on the renowned legal expertise of Harish Salve. He takes up the case of wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Harish Salve is the former Solicitor General of India and King’s Counsel. He has confirmed his representation of Phogat at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), an international body established in 1984 to resolve sports disputes through arbitration. Now Salve’s involvement in Phogat’s case is a hope for Indians!
Harish Salve’s legal career is marked by numerous landmark cases, including:
– Kulbhushan Jadhav Case (2017): Because of the Slave’s strong approach in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Indian Jadhav’s, execution stayed in Pakistan.
– Ratan Tata vs Cyrus Mistry (2016): Slave advocated for Ratan Tata in the legal battle against Cyrus Mistry.
– Vodafone Tax Dispute (2012): Achieved a significant victory for Vodafone in a complex tax dispute.
– 2G Spectrum Scam (2012): Represented the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in this high-profile case.
– Sahara Group vs SEBI (2012): Defended the Sahara Group in its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
Vinesh Phogat, following her disqualification, announced her retirement from wrestling, marking the end of a remarkable career. In an emotional farewell posted on X, she expressed her heartbreak and gratitude, saying, “Maa kushti (wrestling) won against me, I lost… I don’t have any more strength now. Goodbye Wrestling 2001-2024.”
As Harish Salve steps up to challenge the decision for Phogat’s Olympic dream.
