Shyam Nath Kacker

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Shyam Nath Kacker
Soli Jehangir Sorabjee
Personal details
Political partyJanata Party (Secular)
ProfessionLawyer, Politician

Shyam Nath Kacker (also known as S. N. Kacker) was an Indian politician and lawyer who served as a Union Cabinet Minister of India in the

H.R. Khanna, who stepped down after one day in office due to political pressure. Kacker remained in this role until 14 January 1980. He was affiliated with the Janata Party (Secular).[3]

Career

He served as the Senior Standing Counsel to the Uttar Pradesh State Government and the Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh for six years. After moving to New Delhi to practice in the Supreme Court of India, he was appointed Solicitor General of India and held that position for over two years. Kacker was known for his ability and fairness in his role as Solicitor General. From 3 August 1979 until 14 January 1980, Shyam Nath Kacker served as the Minister of Law, Justice and Company Affairs of India in Chaudhary Charan Singh's ministry.[4]

Kacker was an active member of various bar councils. He served as the Chairman of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, a member of the Bar Council of India, and later, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association in 1986.[4]

He also served as the

Mayor of Allahabad till 1969 and was also re-elected in 1970.[5]

References

  1. Indian Express
    . August 9, 2019.
  2. ^ "Press Communique" (PDF). Press Information Bureau. August 3, 1979.
  3. ^ "Charan Singh's Cabinet: Not endowed with youthful enthusiasm". India Today. August 31, 1979.
  4. ^ a b Banerji, A. (1988). "Late S. N. Kacker - A Tribute". AIR Online.
  5. ISBN 9788171001415
    .
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