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Speed up establishing fast-track courts: Rijiju to chief justices of HCs

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has written to the chief justices of the high courts to accelerate the process of setting up fast-track courts and fast-track special courts in their respective states to hear cases of heinous crimes against women, children and senior citizens. In the letter, the minister noted that of the 1,800 Fast-Track Courts (FTCs) recommended by the 14th Finance Commission, only 896 were functional as of July 31 and more than 13.18 lakh cases were pending in these courts. In the case of the Fast-Track Special Courts (FTSCs) set up under a centrally-sponsored scheme for hearing rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act cases, he noted that of the 1,023 courts sanctioned, 731 were operational as of July 31 across 28 states and Union territories. The minister highlighted that more than 3.28 lakh cases were pending in the FTSCs, which was "an alarming situation". Rijiju's letter to the chief justices of the high courts came after a thorough review

PM Modi works day and night to ensure welfare of people, says Rijiju

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commands the faith of millions in the country because he always strives to fulfil what he says, Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju said on Monday. Participating in a discussion on 'Modi@20: Dreams meet Delivery' organised at Deshbandhu College of Delhi University, Rijiju said Modi works day and night to ensure welfare of the people. 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

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said he looks forward to working closely with Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit for speedy delivery of justice. Rijiju called on Justice Lalit earlier in the day to greet him upon being sworn in as the new CJI. "Earlier today, I called on the new Chief Justice of India, Justice U U Lalit at his official residence in New Delhi. Looking forward to working closely with him to ensure speedy delivery of justice," Rijiju tweeted. Justice Lalit was sworn in on Saturday as the 49th Chief Justice of India.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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