Rohan Jaitley

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Rohan Jaitley
Born
Citizenship India
EducationLaw Degree, Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University [1]
Alma materAmity University, Cornell University
Occupations
  • Lawyer
  • cricket administrator
OrganizationDelhi & District Cricket Association
Known forPresident of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) [2]
TitlePresident, Delhi & District Cricket Association
Parents
Website https://rohan-jaitley.com/

Rohan Jaitley is an Indian lawyer and administrator. He is currently the President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA). [4] [5] [2]

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Biography

Early life and education

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. [6] [7] [8] Rohan Jaitley obtained a law degree in India and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University. [9] [3]

Career

Jaitley is a practicing lawyer who primarily focuses on cases before the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court. [10]  In March 2024, he was appointed as a Central Government Standing Counsel for the Delhi High Court. [1]

Jaitley is also involved in cricket administration. He was elected unopposed as the President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) in 2023. [11] [12]

Achievements

As president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), Rohan Jaitley successfully turned around the association's financial health. When he assumed leadership, DDCA had just Rs 85 lakh in reserves and outstanding dues of Rs 22 crore. Under his guidance, the association's finances improved significantly, including a Rs 100-crore fixed deposit and the investment of over Rs 70 crore to renovate the stadium for the 2023 World Cup. [13]

Under Jaitley’s leadership, cricket now accounts for over 95% of DDCA's budget, and annual T20 revenues reached Rs 65 crore, highlighting a successful financial and operational turnaround. [14]

In January 2025, Jaitley supported the Indian cricket team for the Physically Disabled (PD) Champions Trophy 2025. At a send-off ceremony in New Delhi, he distributed essential cricketing gear to the players, emphasizing their resilience and dedication. [15]

Controversies

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. [16] [17]

References

  1. 1 2 "Rohan Jaitley Appointed As Central Government Standing Counsel In Delhi High Court". Zee News. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Rohan Jaitley retains DDCA presidency; Siddharth Verma becomes secretary". Hindustan Times. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 "From wife Sangeeta to children, Arun Jaitley's family tree explained". News Nation English. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. "Rohan Jaitley elected unopposed president of Delhi and District Cricket Association". The Indian Express. 17 October 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  5. "As Delhi team stares down barrel, DDCA president Rohan Jaitley blames selectors for lack of planning, mud-slinging and street-fighting". The Indian Express. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  6. "Arun Jaitley dies at 66: A look into the family life of the former finance minister". India Today. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  7. Faridi, Shahid (24 July 2023). "Power Games: Rohan Jaitley faces grave charges in bitterly split DDCA". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  8. "Rohan Jaitley set to file nomination for DDCA president's post". The Times of India. 5 October 2020. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  9. "Arun Jaitley family tree: Know about his father, mother, wife and children". www.timesnownews.com. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  10. "Rohan Jaitley Member of Della Leaders Club, Delhi Chapter". www.dellaleaders.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  11. IANS (17 October 2020). "Late Arun Jaitley's Son Rohan Jaitley Elected Unopposed President Of Delhi And District Cricket Association". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  12. "DDCA elections: Rohan Jaitley set to be elected unopposed, two-way fight for treasurer's post". The Times of India. 17 October 2020. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  13. "Who Is Rohan Jaitley? Man In Fray For DDCA President Post, Touted As Successor Of Jay Shah At BCCI". Zee News. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  14. Naidu, Pavan. "Who is Rohan Jaitley, frontrunner to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?". DNA India. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  15. "India squad leaves for Physically Disabled Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka". The Week. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
  16. Digital, N. H. (24 February 2023). "DDCA President Rohan Jaitley accused of sexual assault". National Herald. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  17. Team, TenNews (25 February 2023). "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 19 March 2024.