London, September 4, 2023
Introduction
Former Solicitor General of India, Harish Salve, has tied the knot for the third time in a lavish wedding ceremony held in London. The 68-year-old legal luminary married his partner, Trina, in a grand event that saw the presence of several prominent personalities, including Nita Ambani, Lalit Modi, and supermodel Ujjawala Raut.
Harish Salve, known for his illustrious legal career, was previously married twice. His first marriage was to Meenakshi Salve, which lasted an impressive 38 years before ending in divorce in June 2020. From this marriage, Salve has two daughters, Sakshi and Saaniya. Later in the same year, he married Caroline Brossard.
Salve’s legal expertise has earned him a reputation as one of India’s top lawyers. Currently, he is actively engaged as a part of the legal team representing the Government of India in the ongoing Supreme Court hearing on Article 370. His legal prowess extends to high-profile cases and corporate representation, including his role as counsel for Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries in the Krishna Godavari Basin gas dispute.
Throughout his career, Salve has been involved in significant cases, representing prominent corporations like Tata Group companies, ITC Limited, and Vodafone in a $2.5 billion tax dispute with the Indian government. He has also championed human rights causes, representing Gujarat Riots victim Bilkis Bano in 2003 and famously handling the defence for Salman Khan in his hit-and-run case.
Standout case
One of the standout moments of Salve’s career was his representation of Kulbhushan Jadhav in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Jadhav had been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on spying charges, but Salve’s persuasive arguments led the ICJ to order a provisional stay on Jadhav’s conviction.
Harish Salve’s dedication to his profession was evident when he represented the Union government in the Supreme Court during the Cauvery water dispute in 2018.
Salve’s legal journey began with his LL.B. degree from Nagpur University, and he rose through the ranks to become a senior advocate at the Delhi High Court in 1992. His contributions to the legal field culminated in his appointment as the Solicitor General of India from 1999 to 2002. In recognition of his legal acumen, he was appointed as the Queen’s Counsel for the courts of Wales and England in January.
Conclusion
Harish Salve’s recent wedding marks a personal milestone in the life of this distinguished lawyer, whose career has left an indelible mark on India’s legal landscape.
