Rijiju said judges are 'preoccupied' with appointments, due to which delivery of justice 'suffers'. Till 1993, judges were appointed by the law ministry in consultation with the CJI.
The centrally sponsored scheme is yet to see full compliance from states, however, states like UP & MP report high pendency despite having fully functional fast track, POCSO courts.
Speaking at the Independence Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, the law minister observed that it is difficult for the judiciary to perform in isolation.
Speaking at the ‘18th All India Legal Services Authorities Meet’ in Jaipur, CJI Ramana says that in the current criminal justice system 'process becomes punishment'.
The Union Minister noted that recently, the Supreme Court paved the way for enforcement of emergency arbitral awards in India seated arbitrations in the Amazon-Future Group case.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also hailed PM Modi for turning the "look east" policy into the "act east" policy with development works and peace initiatives going hand in hand.
Kosice (Slovakia): Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who is in Slovakia to oversee the evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine, on Wednesday (local...
To calculate the ratio, the Department of Justice uses 2011 Census and available information regarding sanctioned strength of judges in SC, HC and district & subordinate courts.
In a Twitter post, Union minister assured that due procedures are being followed including the boy’s medical examination. 19-year-old Miram Taron went missing on 18 January.
Cooperation Ministry takes a step towards financial inclusion with Sahkar DigiPay and Sahkar DigiLoan. They will enable faster and seamless access to financial services in small towns.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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