Kiren Rijiju
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During Kiren Rijiju's tenure frequent run-ins between govt and judiciary

Meghwal's appointment has come at a crucial time when the Centre and the apex court have often not been on the same side in connection with the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.

published on : 18th May 2023
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Arjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as law minister

President Droupadi Murmu, as advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reallocated portfolios among ministers in the Union Council of Ministers, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

published on : 18th May 2023
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SC refuses to entertain plea of lawyers' body for action against VP, Rijiju over judiciary remarks

The Bombay Lawyers Association had approached the apex court challenging the high court's February 9 order dismissing its plea on grounds that it was not a fit case to invoke the writ.

published on : 15th May 2023
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Govt’s mind games with judiciary can be tricky

Bilkis’ rapists and murderers were at least convicted as the case was tried in Maharashtra.

published on : 24th April 2023
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Bill on Uniform Civil Code to be July flashpoint

According to sources, at a high-level meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday, he expressed his keenness to introduce the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament in July. 

published on : 20th April 2023
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You'll file case against court if convicted: Rijiju dig at Kejriwal for his sue CBI, ED remarks

Kejriwal on Saturday said he will sue the CBI and ED officials for alleged perjury and filing false affidavits in courts.

published on : 15th April 2023
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Union law minister's car rams into truck in J-K's Ramban, no one hurt

The truck had suffered a breakdown and the minister's car grazed it before coming to a halt, it was reported.

published on : 8th April 2023
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Government receives complaints against serving, retired judges from time to time: Kiren Rijiju

The minister was also asked to reveal the source of the information and whether in view of national security, the government has informed the chief justice of India and the Union home ministry.

published on : 6th April 2023
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Congress leaders to escort Rahul to Surat court; Rijiju slams party for undue pressure on judiciary

Senior Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, chief ministers of three Congress-ruled states, and other national and state party leaders are likely to accompany him to the court.

published on : 3rd April 2023
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Lawyers flay Rijiju over ‘anti-India gang’ remarks

They demanded Union law minister Kiren Rijiju withdraw his comment that a few retired judges are “part of an anti-India gang”.

published on : 31st March 2023
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More than 300 lawyers criticise Kiren Rijiju, ask him to withdraw 'anti-India gang' remarks

The letter referred to Rijiju's statement at a conclave in New Delhi on March 18 in which he had said that there were “three or four” retired judges who are part of an “anti-India” gang

published on : 30th March 2023
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Some retired judges part of anti-India gang, claims Law Minister Rijiju

Targeting Rahul Gandhi, Rijiju said anti-India forces within and outside the country use the same language, ‘democracy is in danger and human rights are non-existent’.

published on : 19th March 2023
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Objective of Collegium is to protect judiciary's independence: CJI Chandrachud

The CJI also noted that the judiciary has to be protected from outside influences if it has to be independent.

published on : 18th March 2023
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SC order on EC appointments: Rijiju invokes 'Lakshman Rekha'

"If the CJI or judges of India sit on every important appointment, who will carry forward the judiciary's work?," asked the Union Law Minister.

published on : 18th March 2023
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Not a practice to seek R&AW reports on judges’ appointment, says Rijiju

Feedback from R&AW is sought only in extraordinary circumstances that involve issues related to national security.

published on : 18th March 2023
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Govt received 118 recommendations against 334 vacancies in HCs: Rajya Sabha informed

He informed the House that the filling up of vacancies in the high courts is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process requiring consultation and approval from various constitutional authorit

published on : 17th March 2023
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Power corridor: ‘Govt aware of China funding in neighbourhood’

The government is committed to fill up judicial vacancies in time bound manner, Rijiju said, adding that  a total of 118 proposals recommended by HC collegium is under processing.

published on : 17th March 2023
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Duty as lawmakers to seek Rahul's apology in Parliament, says Union Minister Rijiju

Rijiju also blithered that Congress doesn't desevere to represent the section of people in Parliament if the party felt there was nothing wrong in Rahul's comments.

published on : 16th March 2023
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Government to push bill to remove 65 more obsolete laws in Parliament session: Kiren Rijiju

Rijiju said the Modi government has been at the forefront of taking various steps, especially in creating "ease of living" for common citizens.

published on : 6th March 2023
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Attempts being made to tell world Indian judiciary, democracy in crisis: Rijiju

Rijiju's comments came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a lecture at Cambridge University alleged that Indian democracy is under attack and several politicians, including himself, are under surve

published on : 5th March 2023
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