Rohan Jaitley (lawyer)

Rohan Jaitley is an Indian lawyer and administrator. He is currently the President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA).^[1][5][3]

Mr Rohan Jaitley
President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)[1]
Born	New Delhi
Citizenship	India
Education	Law Degree, Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell University[2]
Alma mater	Amity University, Cornell University
Occupation(s)	Lawyer, Cricket Administrator
Organization	Delhi & District Cricket Association
Known for	President of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)[3]
Title	President, Delhi & District Cricket Association
Parents	Arun Jaitley[4] (father) Sangeeta Jaitley[4] (mother)

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][4]

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.^[2]

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. "Rohan Jaitley elected unopposed president of Delhi and District Cricket Association". The Indian Express. 2020-10-17. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
2. "Rohan Jaitley Appointed As Central Government Standing Counsel In Delhi High Court". Zee News. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
3. "Rohan Jaitley retains DDCA presidency; Siddharth Verma becomes secretary". Hindustan Times. 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
4. "From wife Sangeeta to children, Arun Jaitley's family tree explained". News Nation English. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
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. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
6. "Arun Jaitley dies at 66: A look into the family life of the former finance minister". India Today. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
7. Faridi, Shahid (2023-07-24). "Power Games: Rohan Jaitley faces grave charges in bitterly split DDCA". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
8. "Rohan Jaitley set to file nomination for DDCA president's post". The Times of India. 2020-10-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
9. "Arun Jaitley family tree: Know about his father, mother, wife and children". www.timesnownews.com. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
10. "Rohan Jaitley Member of Della Leaders Club, Delhi Chapter". www.dellaleaders.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
11. IANS (2020-10-17). "Late Arun Jaitley's Son Rohan Jaitley Elected Unopposed President Of Delhi And District Cricket Association". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
12. "DDCA elections: Rohan Jaitley set to be elected unopposed, two-way fight for treasurer's post". The Times of India. 2020-10-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
13. "Who Is Rohan Jaitley? Man In Fray For DDCA President Post, Touted As Successor Of Jay Shah At BCCI". Zee News. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
14. Naidu, Pavan. "Who is Rohan Jaitley, frontrunner to replace Jay Shah as BCCI secretary?". DNA India. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
15. "India squad leaves for Physically Disabled Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka". The Week. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
16. Digital, N. H. (2023-02-24). "DDCA President Rohan Jaitley accused of sexual assault". National Herald. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
17. Team, TenNews (2023-02-25). "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 2024-03-19.