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Sunday, February 22, 2026
TopicMinistry of Law and Justice

Topic: Ministry of Law and Justice

Oppn sees ‘conspiracy’ in Modi govt’s move to restrict public access to CCTV poll footage

After Punjab & Haryana HC directed ECI to provide CCTV footage & documents related to Haryana polls, law ministry amended rule to limit public inspection of electronic information.

Govt constitutes 23rd Law Commission. A look at its terms of reference & matters likely to be taken up

Previous Commission's term ended on 31 August. However, the Centre is yet to appoint the members of the 23rd Law Commission.

India’s Justice Ministry holds conference on the implementation of new criminal laws

The conference was organised by the Department of Legal Affairs of Ministry of Law and Justice with the backdrop of the enactment of three criminal laws.

3 yrs ago, Modi govt floated fast-track court scheme for rape, POCSO cases. 9 states behind target

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.

On Camera

Why Hyundai Creta is still the king of Indian roads after 11 years—brand value to looks

Hyundai was never scared of rivals overtaking them last year. But in 2027, the mythical ‘Creta Killer’ may finally emerge. Or it could continue to remain a myth.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

MoD, IAF agree on some exemptions to HAL for Tejas Mk1A, but no compromise on ‘must-have’ capabilities

IAF is fine with accepting the aircraft with 'must-haves', even if some other steps remain pending, which may take at least another year, it is learnt.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.