Ravinder Singh Dhull is a distinguished advocate practicing before the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, with extensive experience in constitutional law, civil litigation, public interest litigation (PIL), writ jurisdiction, employment law, and cyber law. He is a former Additional Advocate General for the State of Haryana, a noted RTI activist, and a recognized voice in national legal and political discourse.
Born into a family with a rich legacy of public service and political leadership spanning three generations, Ravinder Singh Dhull carries forward the traditions of service, justice, and commitment to the people established by his grandfather Chaudhary Dal Singh — a freedom fighter, former Minister, and six-time MLA — and his father Parminder Singh Dhull — a two-time MLA from Julana, Jind.
Educational Qualifications
Ravinder Singh Dhull possesses an impressive array of academic qualifications that form the foundation of his diverse legal practice:
| Qualification | Institution |
| B.A. (Mathematics & Economics) | Government Post Graduate College, Jind |
| LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| LL.M. (Master of Laws) | Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak (2021) |
| PG Diploma in Cyber Law | ICFAI University |
| General Course on Intellectual Property Rights | World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva |
Legal Career & Professional Highlights
Former Additional Advocate General, State of Haryana
Ravinder Singh Dhull served as Additional Advocate General for the State of Haryana, posted at the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. In this capacity, he represented the State Government in significant constitutional and administrative matters before the High Court. He resigned from this prestigious office on 20th October 2020 in protest against the controversial three farm bills passed by the Parliament of India during the 2020–21 Indian Farmers’ Protest. His resignation was widely covered by national media and was recognized as an act of conscience and solidarity with the farming community.
Legal Advisor to Congress Legislative Party, Haryana
Since 9th June 2021, he serves as Legal Advisor to the Congress Legislative Party, Haryana, headed by the Leader of Opposition, Chaudhary Bhupinder Singh Hooda. In this role, he provides strategic legal counsel on legislative matters, parliamentary proceedings, and constitutional issues affecting the State of Haryana.
National Media Panelist, Indian National Congress & State Spokesperson, HPCC
He currently serves as National Media Panelist of the Indian National Congress and State Spokesperson of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee. He has been a prominent voice representing the party on critical national issues across major television news channels.
Extensive Media Presence
Since 2014, Ravinder Singh Dhull has participated in numerous national television debates on issues of public importance including demonetization, farmers’ rights, reservation policies, recruitment irregularities, and other constitutional matters. His appearances span across leading channels including Republic Bharat, Times Now, ABP News, Zee News, India News Haryana, ETV Haryana, News X, News 24, Janta TV, Sahara Samay, and many others.
Earlier Political Roles
- State Media Panelist, Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Haryana — Served until his resignation on 20th October 2020 in protest of the farm bills.
- State Spokesperson, Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) — August 2014 to June 2019.
RTI Activism
Ravinder Singh Dhull is one of India’s most prolific Right to Information (RTI) activists. He is known to have filed more than 3,000 RTI applications across various government departments, exposing irregularities, demanding accountability, and empowering citizens with the right to access public information.
His RTI work has led to significant revelations regarding public safety, government expenditure, healthcare standards, and administrative lapses. Several of his RTI queries have been reported by major newspapers including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express.
Notable Public Interest Litigation
Ravinder Singh Dhull has filed several landmark PILs before the Punjab & Haryana High Court that have had significant public impact:
- Security During Ram Rahim Trial (2017): Filed a PIL seeking better security arrangements during the trial of Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, seeking to prevent a repeat of the violence witnessed during the Jat reservation agitation. The High Court acted on the petition, leading to enhanced security measures. The petition was widely covered by Hindustan Times, Huffington Post, and other national media.
- Online Sale of Sex Determination Kits: Filed PIL leading to High Court notice over the online sale of illegal sex determination kits, a matter concerning the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
- Regulation of Yoga and Naturopathy: PIL resulting in High Court notices to Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Health Ministry on the plea to regulate Yoga and Naturopathy practices.
- Police Torture of Minor Boys: His petition led to the Punjab & Haryana High Court ordering the DGP to take action against police officers involved in the torture of minor boys.
- Recruitment Irregularities: Multiple PILs challenging fraudulent recruitment practices including driver recruitment fraud in Haryana, questionable appointment of Haryana Homeopathy Council Registrar, and irregular recruitment of teachers in MDU Law Department.
- Farmers’ Rights: Issued legal notice to the Haryana Chief Minister, Chief Secretary, and DGP to pay for damage to public properties during the farmers’ protest. Also volunteered legal aid to protesting farmers at Delhi borders, covered by The Indian Express.
Professional Memberships
| # | Organization |
| 1 | Member, Asian Society of International Law |
| 2 | Member, Indian Society of International Law |
| 3 | Member, International Council of Jurists |
Areas of Practice
Ravinder Singh Dhull’s legal practice encompasses the following areas:
- Constitutional Law & Writ Petitions (Article 226 & 227)
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
- Employment & Service Law (Government Employees, Contractual Staff, Seniority Disputes)
- Civil Litigation
- Cyber Law & Information Technology Law
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Right to Information (RTI) matters
- Criminal Law
- Land Acquisition & Revenue Matters
- Election Law
- Administrative & Municipal Law