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Who is Arjun Ram Meghwal?

Arjun Ram Meghwal

About Arjun Ram Meghwal

Who is Arjun Ram Meghwal?

Arjun Ram Meghwal is a bureaucrat turned politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is currently serving as Union Minister of Law in the current Modi government. Here's an overview of his background and career:
 
Early Life and Education: Arjun Ram Meghwal was born on December 7, 1953, in Kishmidesar village, Bikaner district, Rajasthan. He completed his bachelor’s degree in law from Dungar College in Bikaner in 1977, followed by a post-graduation in political science in 1979. In addition, he has also earned an MBA degree from the University of the Philippines, further enriching his educational profile.

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Law minister Meghwal slams Congress for not giving Ambedkar his due

He claimed the Congress made supporters of Ambedkar vote twice on ballot papers, making it invalid which led to his defeat

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 12:30 PM IST

Centre clears Delhi HC Chief Justice's appointment as Supreme Court judge

The Supreme Court collegium on November 28 recommended the elevation of Justice Manmohan to the top court

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 5:05 PM IST

Lower courts have over 5,000 vacancies; no forward movement in AIJS: Govt

The minister also said that amid divergence of view among states and high courts, there is no forward movement in the creation of an all-India judicial service

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 4:03 PM IST

India's first Constitution Museum inaugurated at OP Jindal University

The visitor can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of pre-independence India, through 360-degree visual spectacle. Through cutting-edge technology and multimedia storytelling, the exhibit

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Updated On : 23 Nov 2024 | 5:05 PM IST

Opposition cannot reinstate Article 370 in J-K, says Arjun Meghwal

National Conference, promised restoration of the Article in its manifesto

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Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 7:20 AM IST

Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices of eight High Courts

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts, via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle

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Updated On : 21 Sep 2024 | 10:26 PM IST

Meghwal questions WB govt over special courts for crimes against women

The attitude of the police has been questioned- the matter is before the Supreme Court, to cover up, things keep happening, he added

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 6:40 PM IST

President Murmu unveils new flag, insignia of Supreme Court: What it means

During the two-day National Conference of District Judiciary, President Murmu called for a change in the 'culture of adjournments' in the judiciary

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 10:35 AM IST

Meghwal calls for breaking 'taarikh pe taarikh' perception about judiciary

The minister said aging analyses and clubbing of similar cases can help reduce pendency in the courts and lauded some of the high courts for putting such a system in place

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Updated On : 01 Sep 2024 | 7:02 PM IST

Improve skills to avoid mistakes in bill drafting: LM Meghwal to officials

He said communication skills have a major role in the legislative department which helps ministries draft bills, ordinances and key policy documents

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Updated On : 21 Aug 2024 | 4:03 PM IST

Meghwal accuses Oppn of creating confusion over creamy layer observation

Meghwal noted that though the opposition is aware that the top court had only made an observation on creamy layer, it is trying to create confusion among people

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2024 | 12:47 PM IST

No plan for law on electoral bonds for political funding: Law minister

In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal replied in the negative on whether the government had any plan to bring a law regarding electoral bonds for political party funding

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2024 | 12:18 AM IST

SC case backlog soars 35% in 5 yrs, high and subordinate courts hit hardest

mIn the 23 high courts across the nation, pending cases have risen from 4.68 million in 2019 to over 6.2 million in 2023, a jump of more than 1.5 million cases, reflecting a 33% increase

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2024 | 1:16 PM IST

Over 50 mn cases pending in courts; max 11.8 mn in UP's lower courts

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said while 84,045 cases are pending in the Supreme Court, 60,11,678 were pending in the various high courts

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Updated On : 26 Jul 2024 | 4:49 PM IST

SC to regain full strength as Centre notifies appointments of two judges

The Supreme Court will function with its sanctioned strength of 34, including the Chief Justice of India, after the swearing-in of Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan

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Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 6:02 PM IST
Updated On : 11 Jun 2024 | 7:52 PM IST

Delhi Metro unveils train exclusively wrapped to celebrate Republic Day

The DMRC on Wednesday facilitated a metro ride for 100 people from tribal communities representing every state and Union Territory of India, the statement said

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Updated On : 26 Jan 2024 | 6:41 AM IST

HC collegiums yet to send recommendations for 201 judges' vacancies: Govt

Meghwal also said recommendations are yet to be received from the high court collegiums regarding the remaining 201 vacancies

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2023 | 6:25 PM IST

India's judge-population ratio stands at 21: Law Minister tells LS

On the timeline to bridge the gap, the minister said the increase in the number of judges in the higher judiciary is a continuous and collaborative exercise between the Executive and the Judiciary

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2023 | 10:03 PM IST

Govt in process of clearing 112 names HC judges: Law Minister Meghwal

Meghwal said the total sanctioned strength of high court judges is 1,114 out of which 790 posts are filled while 234 are vacant, he said

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2023 | 2:35 PM IST