Page 13 - Latest Updates on Kiren Rijiju
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
 "Over 40 mn cases pending in lower courts: Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha")
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
 "Not in favour that lawyers who speak English get more cases, fees: Rijiju")
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
Law minister Rijiju expresses concern over rise in pending cases in courts
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the speed at which the number of pending cases is rising in various courts of the country is a matter of concern.
Law Minister Riijiu invokes Lakshman Rekha as SC puts sedition law on hold
Rijiju had said he feels that it is a "bold" step taken by the government and that making laws is the government's responsibility.
PM Modi asked for sedition law to be reviewed, says Minister Rijiju
Law Minister Rijiju said it were on the directions of PM Modi to re-examine and reconsider the provision of the sedition law and the government will "suitably" take into account views of stakeholders
Important for courts to function in safe environment: Law minister Rijiju
He also asked bar associations to create a conducive environment to maintain decorum in courts and court complexes
 "Important for courts to function in safe environment: Law minister Rijiju")
168 proposals for HC appointments at various stages of processing: Rijiju
Against 387 vacancies in various high courts, 168 proposals are at various stages of processing between the government and the Supreme Court collegium, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday
I am very much alive: Kiren Rijiju responds to Supriya Sule gaffe
After some members pointed out the gaffe, Sule corrected herself and said that Rijiju is no more the Sports Minister
CBI truly performing its duty, no more a caged parrot: Law Minister Rijiju
He also said that the challenges some of officers had faced in the past are "no more in existence".
Northeast now part of mainstream India: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
The region has been given due attention since Modi became prime minister in 2014, he said, adding that no one could have thought that he will visit the region over 50 times in his tenure so far
