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Harish Salve gets married in London: Who attended the ceremony? Guests' list

Harish Salve, the renowned senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India, has tied the knot for the third time in a grand wedding ceremony held in London on Sunday. The 68-year-old lawyer married his British partner Trina, a woman of Afghan origin residing in the UK². The wedding was attended by high-profile guests from various fields, including business, politics, sports and entertainment.

Who is Harish Salve?

Harish Salve is one of the most prominent and respected lawyers in India and abroad. He has been involved in some of the most high-profile and landmark cases, such as the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, the Krishna Godavari Basin gas dispute, the Salman Khan hit-and-run case, and the Vodafone tax case. He has also represented India at various international forums, such as the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. He was appointed as the Queen's Counsel for the courts of England and Wales in January 2020.

Salve pursued his LL.B. from Nagpur University and was appointed senior advocate at the Delhi High Court in 1992. He served as the Solicitor General of India from November 1999 to November 2002. He was called to Blackstone Chambers and appointed to the English Bar in 2013.

Salve was previously married to Meenakshi Salve for 38 years and they divorced in June 2020. They have two daughters together, Sakshi and Saaniya.

Who is Trina?

Trina is a British citizen of Afghan origin who works as an artist and a designer. She met Salve through a mutual friend in London and they hit it off instantly. They have been dating for over a year and decided to take their relationship to the next level by getting married.

Trina is Salve's third wife. His first wife was Caroline Broussard, whom he married when he was studying law in Nagpur. They divorced soon after.

Who attended the wedding?

The wedding ceremony of Harish Salve and Trina was a private affair with only close friends and family members in attendance. However, among them were some of the most influential and powerful people from different walks of life.

Some of the notable guests who attended the wedding were:

- Nita Ambani: The chairperson and founder of Reliance Foundation and wife of Mukesh Ambani, India's richest man. She is also a close friend of Salve and his client.
- Lalit Modi: The former commissioner of Indian Premier League (IPL) who is wanted by Indian authorities for alleged financial irregularities and money laundering. He has been living in London since 2010 and has sought asylum there. He is also a friend of Salve and his client.
- Ujjwala Raut: The supermodel who has walked the ramp for international brands like Yves Saint-Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, and Victoria's Secret. She is also a friend of Trina.
- Lakshmi Mittal: The steel tycoon who is the chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer. He is also one of the richest Indians in the world and a friend of Salve.
- Sunil Mittal: The founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, which owns Airtel, India's largest telecom operator. He is also a friend of Salve and his client.
- SP Lohia: The Indonesian billionaire who is the founder and chairman of Indorama Corporation, a global conglomerate that produces textiles, petrochemicals, fertilizers, and medical gloves. He is also a friend of Salve.
- Gopi Hinduja: The co-chairman of Hinduja Group, a diversified multinational conglomerate with interests in banking, automotive, oil, media, healthcare, and IT. He is also one of the richest Indians in the UK and a friend of Salve.
- Moin Qureshi: The controversial meat exporter who is accused of money laundering, tax evasion, hawala transactions, and links with politicians and bureaucrats. He is currently out on bail and has been allowed by the court to travel abroad for medical treatment. He is also a friend of Salve.

The wedding ceremony was held at a luxury hotel in London and was followed by a reception at another venue. The guests were treated to a lavish spread of Indian and continental cuisines. The bride wore a white gown with floral embroidery while the groom wore a black suit with a red tie.

The wedding video featuring Lalit Modi sparked a political controversy in India as several opposition leaders questioned his presence at the event and demanded his extradition. They also raised doubts over Salve's role as a lawyer for the Indian government in various cases.

Salve and Trina are expected to fly to Switzerland for their honeymoon. They will also visit India soon to meet Salve's family and friends.

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(1) Harish Salve Marries At 68: Who Is Ace Lawyer's Third Wife Trina? More Details Emerge. https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/harish-salve-marries-at-68-who-is-ace-lawyers-third-wife-trina-more-details-emerge/ar-AA1ggsHt.
(4) Explained: Why Lalit Modi, Moin Qureshi’s presence at Harish Salve's wedding caused stir. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/explained-why-lalit-modi-moin-qureshis-presence-at-harish-salves-wedding-caused-stir-13082102.html.
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