The remuneration paid to veteran lawyer Kapil Sibal varies depending on the specific case at hand. Details regarding the professional fees paid to him by various state governments in connection with certain recent high-profile cases are provided Government of West Bengal (R.G. Kar Case):** In the wake of the incidents at R.G. Kar Hospital, the Government of West Bengal paid Kapil Sibal a total fee of ₹1.05 crore** to represent the state government in the Supreme Court. According to official records and memos, between August and November 2024, he was paid between ₹20 lakh and ₹25 lakh for each court appearance during hearings.
Government of Jharkhand Kapil Sibal was paid a total fee of ₹1.54 crore to provide legal representation to the Jharkhand state government in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), wherein his fee per hearing was ₹22 lakh.
Government of Kerala In connection with the Kerala Gold Smuggling Case and a case challenging the borrowing limits imposed by the Central Government, the Government of Kerala paid him a combined fee ranging from **₹1.21 crore to ₹1.37 crore** across both matters. He charged ₹15.5 lakh for each appearance made on behalf of the Kerala government in the Supreme Court.
Kapil Sibal's General Fee Structure
Generally, as a top-tier Senior Advocate practicing in the Supreme Court, Kapil Sibal charges a fee of ₹15 lakh to ₹25 lakh for each hearing or court appearance. For cases originating outside India or those requiring travel outside Delhi (classified as "Outstation" cases), his fee per hearing can range up to ₹1.25 crore.