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India extends support to SCO member countries to enhance legal, judicial c
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasised India’s commitment to the SCO charter and its principles of mutual trust, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity and mutual benefit.
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Over 50 lakh people provided free legal advice under government's Tele-Law
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Last week, during the launch of Tele Law 2.0, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal appreciated the functionaries providing legal advice services under Tele-Law with legal representation services under the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono) program.
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Pakistan: Bills turned into law as "no objection was received from Preside
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
“A bill will become law, in case it is not signed by the president within 10 days as it will be deemed to have been granted his assent," Caretaker Law Minister said.
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Pakistan Law Ministry says President should take responsibility for his ac
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"As per Article 75 of the Constitution [of Pakistan], when a Bill is sent for assent, the President has two options: either give assent or refer the matter to the parliament with specific observations. Article 75 does not provide for any third option. In the instant matter, neither of the re
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Dept of Legal Affairs and Legislative Dept of Union Law ministry to organi
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"The upcoming Chintan Shivir will provide a platform for a comprehensive assessment of the Department's day-to-day operations. One of the primary focuses of discussion will revolve around embracing modern technology, as well as initiating legal reforms such as the repeal of pre-independence
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"Bahut garmi hai...": Nitish Kumar ducks question over Uniform Civil Code
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"Bahut garmi hai...sab baat hoga baad mein, abhi bahut garmi hai (It's too hot. Let us talk about all matters later)," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said when a reporter asked him about Uniform Civil Code.
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Law Commission backs Sedition law, says 'colonial-era' provision not valid
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"Social media has a 'proliferating' role in propagating radicalisation against India and bringing the Government into hatred, many a time at the "initiation and facilitation of foreign powers". This all the more requires that Section 124A be in place," the Law Commission stated.
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Section 124A dealing with sedition needs to be retained in IPC: Law Commis
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Law Commission of India, in its report submitted to the Law Ministry, has recommended that Section 124A of IPC dealing with Sedition needs to be retained in the Indian Penal Code, though certain amendments, so as to bring about greater clarity regarding the usage of the provision.
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"Shifting not a punishment": Kiren Rijiju on losing law ministry
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who has been shifted from the Ministry of Law to Earth Sciences, on Friday said his portfolio shifting is not a punishment but a government plan.
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Minister of State SP Singh Baghel moved to health ministry
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Earlier today Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju was assigned as Minister of Earth Sciences while Arun Ram Meghwal was allotted the charge of the Law Ministry.
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Arjun Ram Meghwal takes charge of Law Ministry, says "Justice should be se
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
While talking to ANI, he said "Justice should be served to all and cases pending in courts should be as less as possible".
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"Privilege to serve as Union Minister of Law and Justice": Rijiju after Ca
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"I look forward to fulfilling the vision of Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi ji in the Earth Sciences Ministry with the same zeal and vigour I have imbibed as a humble karyakarta of BJP," Rijiju said.
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