Page 2 - Latest Updates on Arjun Ram Meghwal
Opposition cannot reinstate Article 370 in J-K, says Arjun Meghwal
National Conference, promised restoration of the Article in its manifesto
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Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices of eight High Courts
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts, via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle
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Meghwal questions WB govt over special courts for crimes against women
The attitude of the police has been questioned- the matter is before the Supreme Court, to cover up, things keep happening, he added
President Murmu unveils new flag, insignia of Supreme Court: What it means
During the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, President Murmu called for a change in the 'culture of adjournments' in the judiciary
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Meghwal calls for breaking 'taarikh pe taarikh' perception about judiciary
The minister said aging analyses and clubbing of similar cases can help reduce pendency in the courts and lauded some of the high courts for putting such a system in place
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Improve skills to avoid mistakes in bill drafting: LM Meghwal to officials
He said communication skills have a major role in the legislative department which helps ministries draft bills, ordinances and key policy documents
Meghwal accuses Oppn of creating confusion over creamy layer observation
Meghwal noted that though the opposition is aware that the top court had only made an observation on creamy layer, it is trying to create confusion among people
No plan for law on electoral bonds for political funding: Law minister
In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal replied in the negative on whether the government had any plan to bring a law regarding electoral bonds for political party funding
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SC case backlog soars 35% in 5 yrs, high and subordinate courts hit hardest
mIn the 23 high courts across the nation, pending cases have risen from 4.68 million in 2019 to over 6.2 million in 2023, a jump of more than 1.5 million cases, reflecting a 33% increase
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Over 50 mn cases pending in courts; max 11.8 mn in UP's lower courts
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said while 84,045 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, 60,11,678 were pending in the various high courts
SC to regain full strength as Centre notifies appointments of two judges
The Supreme Court will function with its sanctioned strength of 34, including the Chief Justice of India, after the swearing-in of Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan
Law minister signs national litigation policy document after taking charge
Document to be sent to Cabinet for deliberation
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Delhi Metro unveils train exclusively wrapped to celebrate Republic Day
The DMRC on Wednesday facilitated a metro ride for 100 people from tribal communities representing every state and Union Territory of India, the statement said
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HC collegiums yet to send recommendations for 201 judges' vacancies: Govt
Meghwal also said recommendations are yet to be received from the high court collegiums regarding the remaining 201 vacancies
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India's judge-population ratio stands at 21: Law Minister tells LS
On the timeline to bridge the gap, the minister said the increase in the number of judges in the higher judiciary is a continuous and collaborative exercise between the Executive and the Judiciary
Govt in process of clearing 112 names HC judges: Law Minister Meghwal
Meghwal said the total sanctioned strength of high court judges is 1,114 out of which 790 posts are filled while 234 are vacant, he said
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Result of law and order collapse: Meghwal on murder of Karni Sena chief
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne criminals in Jaipur on Tuesday
India came out of adverse situations due to its Constitution, says Meghwal
He also said that India fared better than its neighbours due to its Constitution, which he described as a living document
Why can't India be an arbitration hub: Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Meghwal said the BJP government has passed the Mediation Bill recently
BJP's decision to field MPs in Assembly polls a 'good move': Union Minister
The BJP is leaving no stone unturned to emerge victorious in the five states, going to poll next month
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