Centre vs Judiciary: Judges don't face elections or public scrutiny, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre vs Judiciary: Judges don't face elections or public scrutiny, says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

India TV News  

Kiren Rijiju remarks on judges appointment: Amid the ongoing row between the Centre and judiciary over the appointment of judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said judges do not contest elections or face public scrutiny. "There is also no public scrutiny for judges" Rijiju said he had participated in many events which include Supreme Court Chief Justice and Supreme Court judges and high courts, even there he had emphasised that today he is working as Law Minister but tomorrow if people do not elect his government, then they would sit in the Opposition, and they will question the ruling government. The Law Minister on Sunday cited comments by a retired high court judge, saying the Supreme Court "hijacked" the Constitution by deciding to appoint judges itself - and said he considered the former judge's view "sane". Also Read: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju backs retd judge's remarks that SC 'hijacked' Constitution

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As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary
1 year, 7 months ago

As Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju took potshots at Indian judiciary

The Hindu  

During his eventful tenure of almost two years as Law Minister, Kiren Rijiju made several digs at top judges and the Indian judiciary itself. On November 4, 2022, he said, “The Supreme Court’s Collegium system of appointing judges is opaque and not accountable.” He added that he “had to work with the present system until the government came up with …

'Criticism Of Govt Not Anti-India' : Lawyers Condemn Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's Comment Against Retired Judges
1 year, 9 months ago

'Criticism Of Govt Not Anti-India' : Lawyers Condemn Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's Comment Against Retired Judges

Live Law  

Over 300 lawyers from the Supreme Court and various High Courts have issued a statement condemning the comment of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju that "some retired judges belong to anti-India gang". The signatories of the statement added that by threatening retired judges, the Law Minister is clearly sending a message to every citizen, that no voice of dissent will …

Criticising Centre not anti-India: Lawyers on law minister's remark on judges
1 year, 9 months ago

Criticising Centre not anti-India: Lawyers on law minister's remark on judges

India Today  

Lawyers practicing in courts across the country issued a statement objecting to Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju’s recent remark that some retired judges are part of an anti-India gang. The lawyers said that they deprecate the unwarranted attack against retired judges of the Supreme Court, and called the allegations of anti-nationalism against them ‘a new low in the public discourse …

No Confrontation Between Government & Supreme Court : Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

No Confrontation Between Government & Supreme Court : Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

On speaking about the recent media reports regarding differences between the government and the supreme court, Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju said that in a democracy there were bound to be differences of opinion. Rijiju also pointed out that though there was a separation of power between the executive and the judiciary, it did not mean that …

Differences between govt and judiciary doesn't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Differences between govt and judiciary doesn't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: Denying any clash between the government and judiciary as speculated in the media, Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contended that differences were inevitable in a democracy but they should not be construed as confrontation. Pointing to some media reports of alleged differences between the government and the Supreme Court or the legislature and judiciary, the …

'Differences don't mean confrontation': Law Minister clarifies recent feuds between Centre & Judiciary
1 year, 9 months ago

'Differences don't mean confrontation': Law Minister clarifies recent feuds between Centre & Judiciary

India TV News  

Amid the friction between the Centre and the Judiciary, the law minister asserted that there is no such case between the duo as projected in the media and added it is a base of a healthy democracy. There are signs of robust democratic actions, which are not a crisis," Minister Kiren Rijiju said while inaugurating the Chief Judicial Magistrate court, …

Conclave 2023 | Some retired judges part of 'anti-India gang', want judiciary to play opposition's role: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Conclave 2023 | Some retired judges part of 'anti-India gang', want judiciary to play opposition's role: Kiren Rijiju

India Today  

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said a few retired judges and activists are part of an anti-India gang and are trying to make the Indian judiciary play the role of an opposition party. There are a few judges who are activists and are part of an anti-India gang which is trying to turn the judiciary …

Kiren Rijiju blames Cong, SC for judges appointing judges
1 year, 9 months ago

Kiren Rijiju blames Cong, SC for judges appointing judges

Hindustan Times  

There is no confrontation between the judiciary and the executive, Union law minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday, even as he emphasised that judges cannot be appointed through judicial orders and that it has to be done by the government. our government is committed towards giving space to the judiciary, maintaining its independence and strengthening the judiciary,” Rijiju said at …

Some Retired Judges Are 'Anti-India' And Trying To Make Judiciary Play The Role of Opposition Party: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Some Retired Judges Are 'Anti-India' And Trying To Make Judiciary Play The Role of Opposition Party: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

Union law minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday accused a handful of retired ‘activist’ judges of trying to make the judiciary play the role of an opposition party, even to the extent of “going to the court and asking it to reign in the government”. While speaking about the alarmism in public discourse and criticism aimed at the government, Rijiju said, …

Who will deliver justice if judges carry out administrative work, asks Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Who will deliver justice if judges carry out administrative work, asks Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday described a few retired judges and some activists as part of an “anti-India gang” and accused them of trying to make the judiciary play the role of Opposition parties. “It is a few of the retired judges — maybe three or four — a few of those activists, part of the anti-India gang, …

Getting suggestions for a panel to regulate conduct of courts: Law minister Rijiju
1 year, 9 months ago

Getting suggestions for a panel to regulate conduct of courts: Law minister Rijiju

India Today  

Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the India Today Conclave 2023 in New Delhi on Saturday, said that the government is getting suggestions for not just a panel for appointment of judges but one to "regulate the conduct and process of how courts are maintained". Due to constant engagement, they have a huge mental pressure," says …

'Judges Not At Fault But...': Law Minister Rijiju on Pendency of Cases in Courts
1 year, 10 months ago

'Judges Not At Fault But...': Law Minister Rijiju on Pendency of Cases in Courts

News 18  

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who has been aggressively speaking on executive vs judiciary debate, on Saturday blamed the “system” for the pendency of cases in the country while pointing out that it is not the fault of the judge. Speaking at a conference on ‘Sustainable Development in India: Evolution and Legal Perspective’ organised by the Law Commission of India …

Centre not planning a bill on appointment of judges, Kiren Rijiju tells Rajya Sabha
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre not planning a bill on appointment of judges, Kiren Rijiju tells Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The appointment of judges to the higher judiciary is a collaborative process, and if differences crop up between the executive and the judiciary, they are mutually reconciled to ensure that only an appropriate person is appointed, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. When asked if the government was planning to bring in a Bill with regard …

Rijiju supports view that advocates with political affiliation can become judges
1 year, 11 months ago

Rijiju supports view that advocates with political affiliation can become judges

India Today  

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday appeared to support the view that lawyers with political affiliation can become judges. Rijiju retweeted a post by Supreme Court advocate and former governor Swaraj Kaushal who said that in the past too, sitting members of Parliament representing political parties had been elevated as high court judges. Kaushal tagged a news report which said …

Public is malik: Kiren Rijiju after SC's strong remarks over transfer of judges
1 year, 11 months ago

Public is malik: Kiren Rijiju after SC's strong remarks over transfer of judges

India Today  

The country will be governed according to the Constitution and the wishes of the people and nobody can give a warning to anyone, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday. The minister's remarks came a day after the Supreme Court warned of action for any delay in clearing the transfer and appointment of judges. A day earlier, a bench …

Top court under intense scrutiny on a daily basis, says Justice Kaul
1 year, 11 months ago

Top court under intense scrutiny on a daily basis, says Justice Kaul

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is under intense scrutiny on a daily basis, apex court judge justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Saturday, while emphasizing that functioning of the top court has always been influenced by the dynamics of contemporary political forces, dominant economic realities and landmark social events. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul “The Supreme Court – as it must – faces …

No Timeline Can Be Set For Filling Up Judicial Vacancies In Constitutional Courts: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

No Timeline Can Be Set For Filling Up Judicial Vacancies In Constitutional Courts: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday while replying to the question put forth by Telugu Desam Party MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar regarding the vacancies of judges in the Andhra Pradesh High Court, said that "filling up of vacancies in the High Courts is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the Executive and the Judiciary. "As per the …

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

[Judges Appointment] Govt Sent Back 18 SC Collegium Recommendations, 6 Have Been Reiterated: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday informed Rajya Sabha that a total of 18 proposals recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment of judges has been sent back by the government to the collegium for reconsideration. While answering to the question on total number of collegium proposals returned by Government on its own to Supreme Court Collegium …

Judges Don’t Have To Face Elections Or Public Scrutiny But People Are Watching Them: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

Judges Don’t Have To Face Elections Or Public Scrutiny But People Are Watching Them: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that judges do not have to face elections or public scrutiny after their appointment but they are being watched by the people as nothing is hidden in the age of social media.Judges are appointed once, they don't face elections. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that judges do not have to face …

Judges don’t face public scrutiny, don’t stand for elections: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

Judges don’t face public scrutiny, don’t stand for elections: Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing controversy between the Executive and the Judiciary, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on January 23, 2023 said that the judges do not have to contest elections or public face scrutiny after they become judges. Since the day Mr. Narendra Modi took oath of office as Prime Minister and he took charge as Law Minister, “the government hasn’t …

'No public scrutiny of judges', says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju amid Collegium row
1 year, 11 months ago

'No public scrutiny of judges', says Law Minister Kiren Rijiju amid Collegium row

India Today  

Amid the debate revolving around the need for judicial reform and the reliability of the current Collegium system, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiiju on Monday said there is no “public scrutiny” of judges. Delivering a virtual speech at a Republic Day event organised by Delhi Bar Association, the law minister said, “There is no public scrutiny of judges. Once they …

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju backs retd judge's remarks that SC 'hijacked' Constitution
1 year, 11 months ago

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju backs retd judge's remarks that SC 'hijacked' Constitution

India TV News  

Centre vs Judiciary: Days after Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in a letter to the Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud suggested the inclusion of Union government's representatives in the SC collegium, the former on Sunday sought to support the views of a retired high court judge who said the Supreme Court "hijacked" the Constitution by deciding to appoint …

'How Can Govt Nominee Be Part Of Collegium? People Making Comments Without Knowing Facts' : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

'How Can Govt Nominee Be Part Of Collegium? People Making Comments Without Knowing Facts' : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

Amidst confusion created by reports that the Centre has written to the CJI asking for its representatives to be placed in the collegium for selecting judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has made a clarification.The Minister denied that the Centre has sought for its representatives to be included in the collegium of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Amidst …

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years ago

Received representations on lack of transparency in Collegium system: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

The government has received various ‘representations’ on the lack of transparency, objectivity and social diversity in the Collegium system of appointment of Supreme Court and High Court judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Mr. Rijiju said the government had sent suggestions for supplementing the Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges …

Kiren Rijiju's response on vacancies in judiciary and pendency of cases
2 years ago

Kiren Rijiju's response on vacancies in judiciary and pendency of cases

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday opened a new front in the ongoing exchange of words between the judiciary and the executive on the methodology of appointments to constitutional courts, when he informed the Rajya Sabha that the issue of vacancies and appointments in the higher judiciary would remain a challenge till the time a new system of appointments …

'Govt Has Limited Powers To Fill Vacancies In Courts': Rijiju Amid Row Over Judges' Appointments
2 years ago

'Govt Has Limited Powers To Fill Vacancies In Courts': Rijiju Amid Row Over Judges' Appointments

ABP News  

New Delhi: In the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the issue of appointments in higher judiciary would continue to linger till a new system is set up and that the government currently has limited powers to fill the vacancies. "Currently, the government has limited powers to fill the …

Issue Of Higher Judiciary Vacancies Will Keep Cropping Up Till Process To Appoint Judges Is Changed: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years ago

Issue Of Higher Judiciary Vacancies Will Keep Cropping Up Till Process To Appoint Judges Is Changed: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju today said in the Rajya Sabha that until the procedure for appointment of judges changes, the issue of high judicial vacancies will keep cropping up before us.Blaming judicial vacancies for the rising pendency of cases across the country, the Union Law Minister said that the Government has limited power to fill up judicial vacancies, …

In Centre vs collegium, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says 'Issue of vacancies will linger till...'
2 years ago

In Centre vs collegium, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says 'Issue of vacancies will linger till...'

India TV News  

Law Minister vs Supreme Court: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the issue of vacancies and appointments in the higher judiciary would continue to linger till such time a new system is created for the same. Replying to questions in the Upper House of Parliament, the law minister said the Centre has limited powers over …

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI
2 years, 1 month ago

SC and govt cannot select good judges if we find fault with each other: CJI

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday responded to strident criticism against the Collegium system of judicial appointments, saying the government and the Supreme Court cannot work together to select good judges if they find fault with each other. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was sitting on the dais at the Law Day Eve function, had recently launched a …

Collegium system 'alien' to Indian Constitution: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 1 month ago

Collegium system 'alien' to Indian Constitution: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

India TV News  

Collegium system in India: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju today launched a fresh attack on the mechanism to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges, saying the collegium system is alien to the Constitution. Rijiju was responding to a question on the government "sitting" on various Supreme Court collegium recommendations at a time when cases are piling up in courts. …

Criticism of judiciary needs more nuance
2 years, 1 month ago

Criticism of judiciary needs more nuance

Hindustan Times  

In a speech delivered last week, Union law minister Kiren Rijiju singled out the judiciary for criticism. Neither point is new: The collegium system has been criticised since its inception 30 years ago, and so-called judicial activism has faced disapproval since the first public interest judgments 40 years ago. The so-called judicial activism has faced disapproval, but in our constitutional …

Former Live Law staffer denigrates Kiren Rijiju over his critique of collegium system
2 years, 2 months ago

Former Live Law staffer denigrates Kiren Rijiju over his critique of collegium system

Op India  

Radhika Roy, the former associate editor with Live Law, recently had a meltdown on Twitter after Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju continued his relentless attack against the collegium system for the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and high courts. Source: Twitter Roy’s vituperation came in the wake of Rijiju’s acerbic comment against the Collegium system, which he said …

'Opaque system': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on collegium system | Five points
2 years, 2 months ago

'Opaque system': Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on collegium system | Five points

India Today  

Union minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Thursday continued his relentless attack on the collegium system for the appointment of judges in the Supreme Court and high courts. Here's all that's happening at India Today Conclave Mumbai 2022 'OPAQUE SYSTEM' Speaking at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2022, Rijiju said that the existing system was “opaque”. ‘JUDGES NOT …

People unhappy with collegium, govt should appoint judges: Law minister Rijiju
2 years, 2 months ago

People unhappy with collegium, govt should appoint judges: Law minister Rijiju

India Today  

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju said the people of the country are not happy with the collegium system and according to the spirit of the Constitution, it is the government's job to appoint judges. He said he has observed that half of the time judges are "preoccupied" with deciding appointments, due to which their primary job of delivering …

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says need to 'think about' collegium system of appointment
2 years, 3 months ago

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju says need to 'think about' collegium system of appointment

India TV News  

Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday suggested there is a need to rethink the collegium system to expedite the process of appointment in higher judiciary as there are concerns about the existing process. He said appointments in higher judiciary are "pending", but "not due to Law Minister but due to the system". "There is a need to …

No Country's Judiciary Has Judges' Workload Like India : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 4 months ago

No Country's Judiciary Has Judges' Workload Like India : Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Hon'ble Union Minister for Law & Justice, Mr. Kiren Rijiju was invited as the 'Guest of Honour' at the 75th Independence Day celebrations organised by the SCBA in the Supreme Court Complex. While stating that no country could face the unique set of problems which India faced, he said that while it was easy to pass sweeping comments on …

[Appointment Of Judges] Can't Close Eyes And Accept Recommendations Made By Collegium: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
2 years, 5 months ago

[Appointment Of Judges] Can't Close Eyes And Accept Recommendations Made By Collegium: Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju

Live Law  

The Union Law and Justice Minister Law Minister Kiren Rijiju today told the Lok Sabha that the Union Government can't close its eyes and blindly accept the recommendations made by the Supreme Court collegium for appointments to the High Court and Supreme Court.Essentially, the Union Law Minister was answering a question raised by an MP as to why the Centre …

No Plans For "Federal Judiciary System"; Centre Has No Power To Examine Judicial Corruption : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha
2 years, 5 months ago

No Plans For "Federal Judiciary System"; Centre Has No Power To Examine Judicial Corruption : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Union Minister for Law & Justice, Kiren Rijiju, has informed the Lok Sabha that there is no plan to bring in a federal judiciary system.In response to question in this regard, the Ministry said that the Constitution provides for a single, integrated system of Courts to administer both Union and State law adopting the option of a federal system …

Over 1,600 Complaints On Functioning Of Judiciary In Past 5 Yrs, Forwarded To Respective Chief Justices As Per 'In-House Procedure': Law Ministry
2 years, 9 months ago

Over 1,600 Complaints On Functioning Of Judiciary In Past 5 Yrs, Forwarded To Respective Chief Justices As Per 'In-House Procedure': Law Ministry

Live Law  

The Ministry of Law and Justice informed Lok Sabha that during last 5 years i.e. from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021, 1631 complaints were received in the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System on the functioning of the judiciary including judicial corruption and forwarded to the CJI/Chief Justice of High Courts, respectively, as per the procedure established. from 01.01.2017 to 31.12.2021, …

4 Women Judges in SC Against Total Sanctioned Strength of 34 Judges: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

4 Women Judges in SC Against Total Sanctioned Strength of 34 Judges: Govt

News 18  

Four women are judges in the Supreme Court against the total sanctioned strength of 34 judges and 83 women are judges in high courts against the sanctioned strength of 1,098 judges, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister said the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court and high courts is made under Articles …

All India Judicial Service - 2 High Courts In Favour, 13 HCs Against : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha
3 years ago

All India Judicial Service - 2 High Courts In Favour, 13 HCs Against : Law Minister Tells Lok Sabha

Live Law  

In the Lok Sabha's Zero Hour today, in response to a question regarding the government's stance on the creation of All India Judicial Service Union Minister of Law and Justice Mr.Kiren Rijiju in his written response submitted that the government is "engaged in a consultative process with the stakeholders to arrive on a common ground. In the Lok Sabha's Zero …

126 High Court Collegium Recommendations Remain Pending With the Central Government: Union Law Minister's Response on Judicial Vacancies
3 years, 1 month ago

126 High Court Collegium Recommendations Remain Pending With the Central Government: Union Law Minister's Response on Judicial Vacancies

Live Law  

The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju told in the Rajya Sabha that out of 164 recommendations received from the High Court Collegium, 31 are pending with the Supreme Court collegium while seven were remitted to the High Courts. The submitted data reveals that a total of 126 of 164 recommendations are pending with the Central Government with different departments: Department …

President bats for BJP's all-India judicial service to pick judges
3 years, 1 month ago

President bats for BJP's all-India judicial service to pick judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Referring to the issue of judicial appointments, the President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday favoured creating an All-India Judicial Service for the recruitment and appointment of judges at all levels of judiciary, saying that the idea is in voyage for the last five decades but has not been tested. For instance, there can be an All-India Judicial Service …

Centre Not Appointing HC Judges After Collegium Clearances Causing Judicial Delay : Supreme Court
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre Not Appointing HC Judges After Collegium Clearances Causing Judicial Delay : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has once again expressed exasperation at the delay on the part of the Union Government in filling up the mounting vacancies of judges in High Courts across the country.In an order passed on Monday, the Top Court observed that the "recalcitrant attitude" of the Government in not appointing High Court judges even years after the Supreme Court …

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