Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
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SC declines to entertain plea against V-P, Law Minister in remarks against judiciary
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition filed by Bombay Lawyers Association challenging a high court decision refusing to entertain its plea against Union Law Minister Kiren…
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Collegium issue is all about mindgame: Law Minister Rijiju
Itanagar: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday described the collegium issue as a “mindgame”, saying he will not talk about it. He made the remarks here when asked about the various recommendations…
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Over 350 lawyers from SC, HCs condemn Riiju’s remarks on retired judges
Almost ten days after Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju claimed that a few retired judges are trying to make the Indian judiciary play the role of the opposition party, over 350 lawyers…
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Rijiju’s ‘anti-India gang’ remarks are attempt to pressure judiciary and threaten judges: Raut
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday alleged that Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s remarks that a few retired judges are part of an “anti-India gang” are an attempt to…
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Marriage must be backed by law respecting traditions and heritage: Rijiju
New Delhi: Marriage is an institution that has to be regulated by certain laws enacted by parliament which reflects the will of the people, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday, days…
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Centre notifies appointment of chief justices to four HCs
New Delhi: The Central government on Sunday notified the appointment of chief justices to four high courts. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju announced the appointments of new chief justices on Twitter. Justice Jaswant…
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Five new judges appointed to SC to take oath on Feb 6
New Delhi: The five new judges appointed to the Supreme Court on Saturday will take the oath of office at 10.30 am on February 6, sources in the apex court said. Chief Justice…
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Waste of SC’s precious time: Law min on PILs against BBC’s Modi docu ban
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday hit out at those moving the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots, saying this is…
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Rijiju faces fierce criticism by ex-SC judges on collegium system remarks
New Delhi: The Centre and the judiciary friction over the collegium system for appointment of judges seems to be far from over, as former Supreme Court judges have vehemently criticized Law Minister…
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Fali Nariman slams Law Minister’s remarks against collegium system
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing row between the Centre and the judiciary over judges appointment, former Supreme Court Judge Rohinton Fali Nariman, speaking at a public event, slammed Law Minister Kiren Rijiju for…
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‘SC hijacked Constitution’: Law min shares ‘sane views’ of ‘majority’
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday sought to support the views of a retired high court judge, who said the Supreme Court “hijacked” the Constitution by deciding to appoint judges…
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Govt wants inclusion of its reps in SC, HC collegiums after NJAC strike down
New Delhi: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the government’s demand for inclusion of its representatives and that of states in collegiums of the Supreme Court and high courts was…
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In the shadow of collegium row, SC to deliver key verdicts on demo, CAA in 2023
New Delhi: In the penultimate phase of 2022, many friction points emerged between the Centre and the judiciary over the delay in the appointment of judges to the higher courts. Amid the…
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Elections ‘big budget affair’, simultaneous polls will save money: Govt
New Delhi: Elections have become a “big budget affair” and holding simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state assemblies would result in huge savings to the exchequer, the government said on Thursday. Law…
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19 state legislatures have less than 10 per cent women lawmakers: Govt data
New Delhi: Women representation in parliament and most state legislatures across the country is below 15 per cent with 19 of state assemblies having less than 10 per cent women lawmakers, according…
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