 | During Kiren Rijiju's tenure frequent run-ins between govt and judiciaryMeghwal'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. |
 | Arjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as law ministerPresident 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. |
 | SC refuses to entertain plea of lawyers' body for action against VP, Rijiju over judiciary remarksThe 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. |
 | Govt’s mind games with judiciary can be trickyBilkis’ rapists and murderers were at least convicted as the case was tried in Maharashtra. |
 | Bill on Uniform Civil Code to be July flashpointAccording 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. |
 | You'll file case against court if convicted: Rijiju dig at Kejriwal for his sue CBI, ED remarksKejriwal on Saturday said he will sue the CBI and ED officials for alleged perjury and filing false affidavits in courts. |
 | Union law minister's car rams into truck in J-K's Ramban, no one hurtThe truck had suffered a breakdown and the minister's car grazed it before coming to a halt, it was reported. |
| Government receives complaints against serving, retired judges from time to time: Kiren RijijuThe 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. |
 | Congress leaders to escort Rahul to Surat court; Rijiju slams party for undue pressure on judiciarySenior 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. |
 | Lawyers flay Rijiju over ‘anti-India gang’ remarksThey demanded Union law minister Kiren Rijiju withdraw his comment that a few retired judges are “part of an anti-India gang”. |
| More than 300 lawyers criticise Kiren Rijiju, ask him to withdraw 'anti-India gang' remarksThe 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 |
| Some retired judges part of anti-India gang, claims Law Minister RijijuTargeting 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’. |
 | Objective of Collegium is to protect judiciary's independence: CJI ChandrachudThe CJI also noted that the judiciary has to be protected from outside influences if it has to be independent. |
 | 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. |
 | Not a practice to seek R&AW reports on judges’ appointment, says RijijuFeedback from R&AW is sought only in extraordinary circumstances that involve issues related to national security. |
| Govt received 118 recommendations against 334 vacancies in HCs: Rajya Sabha informedHe 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 |
 | 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. |
 | Duty as lawmakers to seek Rahul's apology in Parliament, says Union Minister RijijuRijiju 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. |
| Government to push bill to remove 65 more obsolete laws in Parliament session: Kiren RijijuRijiju said the Modi government has been at the forefront of taking various steps, especially in creating "ease of living" for common citizens. |
 | Attempts being made to tell world Indian judiciary, democracy in crisis: RijijuRijiju'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 |
