Page 2 - Latest Updates on Arjun Ram Meghwal
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
 "SC case backlog soars 35% in 5 yrs, high and subordinate courts hit hardest")
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
 "Over 50 mn cases pending in courts; max 11.8 mn in UP's lower courts")
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
Law minister signs national litigation policy document after taking charge
Document to be sent to Cabinet for deliberation
 "Law minister signs national litigation policy document after taking charge")
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
 "Delhi Metro unveils train exclusively wrapped to celebrate Republic Day")
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
 "HC collegiums yet to send recommendations for 201 judges' vacancies: Govt")
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
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
 "Govt in process of clearing 112 names HC judges: Law Minister Meghwal")
Result of law and order collapse: Meghwal on murder of Karni Sena chief
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne criminals in Jaipur on Tuesday
India came out of adverse situations due to its Constitution, says Meghwal
He also said that India fared better than its neighbours due to its Constitution, which he described as a living document
Why can't India be an arbitration hub: Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Meghwal said the BJP government has passed the Mediation Bill recently
BJP's decision to field MPs in Assembly polls a 'good move': Union Minister
The BJP is leaving no stone unturned to emerge victorious in the five states, going to poll next month
 "BJP's decision to field MPs in Assembly polls a 'good move': Union Minister")
BJP chief JP Nadda to flag off 51 chariots under 'Aapno Rajasthan'
This initiative will span over 20 days to collect suggestions from the public in Rajasthan, ahead of the state assembly elections
 "BJP chief JP Nadda to flag off 51 chariots under 'Aapno Rajasthan'")
PM Modi praises MPs, says Women's Quota Bill will give unprecedented power
Meanwhile, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moved the Women's Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday
 "PM Modi praises MPs, says Women's Quota Bill will give unprecedented power")
Women's Reservation Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha by Law Minister Meghwal
The 128th Constitution Amendment Bill, which was approved by two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, was introduced in the Upper House by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
 "Women's Reservation Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha by Law Minister Meghwal")
BJD issues whip for RS MPs to support passage of Women's Reservation Bill
Meanwhile, on the Bill being brought in the Upper House, BJD MP Sasmit Patra said that Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has always supported the Bill and based on his instructions
 "BJD issues whip for RS MPs to support passage of Women's Reservation Bill")
Meghwal moves women's reservation bill for consideration and passage in LS
Meghwal said an attempt to pass the bill during the UPA rule failed as the legislation lapsed due to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha
 "Meghwal moves women's reservation bill for consideration and passage in LS")
Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha unanimously passes Women's Reservation Bill 2023
Catch all the latest LIVE updates related to the Parliament's special session here
 "Parliament LIVE: Lok Sabha unanimously passes Women's Reservation Bill 2023")
Disrespecting Sanatan Dharma against Constitution: Union Minister
Venugopal waded into the Sanatan row, saying that his party believes in 'Sarva Dharma Samabhava' (all religions are equal). "We respect all religions," he had said
Rajasthan elections: BJP suspends Kailash Meghwal over corruption claims
BJP has suspended the Rajasthan MLA after he publicly called Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal 'Corrupt number one'
