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People unhappy with collegium system; govt's job to appoint judges: Rijiju
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said the people of the country are not happy with the collegium system and according to the spirit of the Constitution, it is the government's job to appoint judges
 "People unhappy with collegium system; govt's job to appoint judges: Rijiju")
Don't understand why Kejriwal and his gang hate Hindu, Hindutva: Rijiju
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at the AAP and its leadership saying he does not understand why Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and "his gang" hate Hindu and Hindutva so much.
We cannot make judges work like machines: Rijiju on pending cases
With the pendency of cases in various courts rising, Kiren Rijiju pitched for striking a balance to address the burden on judges as well as people's struggle to get access to judiciary
Speed up establishing fast-track courts: Rijiju to chief justices of HCs
Rijiju's letter to the chief justices of the high courts came after a thorough review of the FTCs and FTSCs by the law ministry
 "Speed up establishing fast-track courts: Rijiju to chief justices of HCs")
PM Modi works day and night to ensure welfare of people, says Rijiju
BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri and Delhi BJP vice president Virendra Sachdeva also participated in the discussion
Looking forward to working closely with new CJI U U Lalit: Kiren Rijiju
Rijiju called on Justice Lalit earlier in the day to greet him upon being sworn in as the new CJI.
Judiciary, legislature, executive need to work in tandem: Kiren Rijiju
Judiciary, legislature and executive face unique challenges but they will have to work together to solve the problems of a vast country like India, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said
 "Judiciary, legislature, executive need to work in tandem: Kiren Rijiju")
Hope everything will go smoothly: Kiren Rijiju on appointment of next CJI
"There is a process. We are following the process and in due course of time we will do all the necessary action.
No decision on UCC for now, some writ petitions are pending in SC: Rijiju
Law Minister says matter on setting up regional branches of Supreme Court is currently sub-judice
 "No decision on UCC for now, some writ petitions are pending in SC: Rijiju")
With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high
The pendency debate between Law Minister Rijiju and CJI Ramana might come down to judicial vacancies
 "With 14.4 judges per million people, undertrials at historic high")
Over 40 mn cases pending in lower courts: Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha
"No time-frame has been fixed for disposal of cases. It (disposal) depends on several factors," the minister said
More than 40 million cases pending in lower courts: Govt tells Parliament
Addressing the issue of increasing the retirement age of judges in the apex and high courts, the Union Minister for Law and Justice said that there is no proposal to do so currently
Big achievement for tribal woman to get elected as President: Kiren Rijiju
After Droupadi Murmu got elected as the 15th President of India, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said it is a big achievement for a tribal woman to get elected as the President of the country
 "Big achievement for tribal woman to get elected as President: Kiren Rijiju")
Bill to amend Family Courts Act introduced in Lok Sabha by Kiren Rijiju
This bill is likely to be passed the first week of the monsoon session. The Business Advisory Committee has allotted four to discuss the bill, it is learnt
Not in favour that lawyers who speak English get more cases, fees: Rijiju
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said regional and local languages should be promoted in proceedings at lower and high courts, while arguments and judgments in the Supreme Court can happen in English
50 mn cases pending in Indian courts, to go up if no action taken: Rijiju
The Union Law and Justice minister also expressed concern about the unaffordability of legal professionals for the common people.
I would not like to comment: Kiren Rijiju on SC's observations on Nupur
'Even if I do not like the judgement or I have a serious objection to the manner in which the observations are made, I would not like to comment'
India to light Chess Olympiad torch every two years, says Kiren Rijiju
The Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed that hosting the 44th Chess Olympiad is a great moment for India and said that the torch ignition will be held in India every 2 years
 "India to light Chess Olympiad torch every two years, says Kiren Rijiju")
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju leaves for Mongolia with Lord Buddha's relics
Rijiju will be in Mongolia for an 11-day exposition of the relics as part of celebrations of the Mongolian Buddh Purnima falling on June 14
 "Union Minister Kiren Rijiju leaves for Mongolia with Lord Buddha's relics")
Rijiju claims AAP insulting officials working in tribal affairs ministry
Union minister Kiren Rijiju alleged Aam Aadmi Party was insulting officials working in Ministry of Tribal Affairs and claimed according to the ruling party in Delhi, no one should work in the ministry