By Hemant SharmaNot a single doubt in the fact that lawyers get paid really well, and that too right here in India. It is quite literally one of the highest-paying professions in the country, which is pretty understandable considering the importance of their work. Usually, when you’re out there to hire a lawyer for your case, you expect them to charge about a few thousand rupees, and that’s about it. But have you ever thought like how high this price range can go or how high of a number some lawyers charge their clients? Well, there sure are some lawyers who get that much, and the clients pay them happily too, only because of their reputation and the work they do. Today, though, we’re here specifically to take a good look at the top 10 richest lawyers in India as of 2025. So, here we go then.
1. Harish Salve
If you have looked into some other lists on the internet about the same topic, you’re bound to see Harish Salve’s name literally on every single list. Why? Well, he truly is the richest lawyer and the best lawyer in the country, no two ways about that. Like, he has been making about ₹30 lakh per day when he’s in court. Per day, that is! And if you’re wondering why that is, well, just know that in the past, he has done some really amazing work on some big projects, like he’s famous for fighting the Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice and representing giants like Tata and Reliance. As per some estimates out there, he’s been making around 100 crore to 200 crore rupees annually.
2. Abhishek Manu Singhvi
If you look into the constitution and corporate law segments, you’ll see that everyone respects the work of Abhishek Manu Singhvi because he’s truly the best one at it in the country. As per some estimates out there, Abhishek Manu Singhvi makes about ₹200 crore a year by taking on multiple big cases. And just in case you’re wondering, he charges about ₹6 lakh to ₹11 lakh every time he steps into court for some case. For those who still don’t know how big of a name Abhishek Manu Singhvi is in the legal scene of India, well, just know that he has worked on massive cases like the 2G spectrum scandal and the Nirbhaya case.
3. Mukul Rohatgi
This name may sound a bit familiar to many of you because Mukul Rohatgi actually has been India’s Attorney General from 2014 to 2017. And sure enough, with his experience and the big cases he has worked on, he’s been able to make a good income, and that’s why he sits comfortably in third place today. Again, as per some estimates, he actually ends up making somewhere around ₹200 crore annually. Though, his fee range is about ₹6 lakh to ₹9 lakh per appearance. He’s known for big cases like the Gujarat riots and Aadhaar disputes, just saying!
4. Gopal Subramanium
Most of you may not know a lot about Gopal Subramanium, especially if you have a little less to do with the legal scene of the country. But he sure is a big name because he has worked on some famous cases, like the 2G spectrum and Ajmal Kasab trial. Though not as famous as some other names on this list, Gopal Subramanium surely makes a good income by charging about ₹5.5 lakh and ₹15 lakh per case or per appearance. While exact yearly earnings aren’t pinned down, they’re high enough to land him here, we can say THAT for sure.
5. C. Aryama Sundaram
Alrighty, so, rounding out the top five is C. Aryama Sundaram, a big name that people usually go for when there is some financial or corporate legal fight going on. He’s one name who has a lot of experience in these particular niches of law right here in India, and yes, as per some sources, he charges ₹5.5 lakh to ₹16.5 lakh per appearance. And if you are still a bit confused about his work and his experience, then just know that his client list includes big names like Anil Ambani, BCCI, and others.
6. K. Parasaran
Can you even imagine fighting legal cases at the age of 97? Well, that’s what K. Parasaran is doing, and you should respect him for that. At that age, you just can’t even doubt his experience, he literally has been doing this for a long time now, so no wonder his fee of ₹10 lakh to ₹12 lakh per appearance kinda seems justifiable. And if you’re hearing his name for the first time, well, the thing is, he has been involved in some big cases like the Ayodhya dispute and the Sabarimala trial.
7. P. Chidambaram
Some of you will be like: Wait! Wasn’t P. Chidambaram a finance minister once? Oh yes, he was! But now he’s a senior advocate, and that’s why we have included him on this list today. Like, his expertise and big cases speak for themselves, so yes, he’s able to charge about ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per case. And just in case you’re wondering, he has worked on cases like 2G spectrum and INX Media disputes.
8. K. K. Venugopal
K. Venugopal or Kottayan Katankot Venugopal, once Attorney General until 2022 and that’s what made him even more famous in the legal scene of the country. Right now though, as of 2025, he charges a whopping ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh per appearance. Famous for cases like Aadhaar and Ram Janmabhoomi, he’s still active and earning big in 2025.
9. Salman Khurshid
Many people don’t know this, but Salman Khurshid has been a senior advocate and ex-minister who’s super rich as well. And this is not some inheritance richness we’re talking about, he has earned it all by himself by selling his services as a lawyer, and just so you know, he makes about ₹5 lakh per court appearance.
10. K.T. S. Tulsi
Last on the list, let’s talk about one more super famous and super rich lawyer in the country, and this list ends with K.T. S. Tulsi. Again, just like others on this list, he has also been involved in some high profile ones such as the Jessica Lal and Priyadarshini Mattoo cases. As for his fee, well, that ranges between ₹5 lakh to ₹15 lakh per case.
Conclusion
That is pretty much it today. See, sure, you may find this list a little different from the others you see on the internet, and that’s just because we have only added the lawyers who’re still taking cases and are still alive in 2025. We truly hope that this post was helpful to you in some way.