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Former SC judge Nariman wants deadline for govt to respond on collegium picks
His comments come at the time when law minister Kiren Rijiju has repeatedly criticised the collegium system, and the Supreme Court has pushed back.
Updated on Jan 28, 2023 08:06 AM IST
Chidambaram says Collegium report not 'sensitive'; ‘Why Rijiju taking offence’
Congress leader P Chidambaram said people have a right to know how centre rejects names put forward by the Supreme Court collegium on ‘arbitrary’ ground. The case in point is Saurabh Kirpal, an openly gay advocate, whose name as HC judge is being objected by the government.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 12:28 PM IST
Rijiju: Collegium making RAW, IB inputs public a matter of concern
Conveying his discord with the collegium on the issue of the disclosure of reasons contained in the confidential reports, Rijiju said: “It is a serious matter that the reports of IB and RAW were put in the public domain. I will certainly comment more on this at the right time.”
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 02:47 AM IST
SC collegium making IB, RAW reports public a ‘matter of grave concern’: Rijiju
Making IB, RAW reports public a matter of grave concern, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on SC collegium resolutions.
Published on Jan 24, 2023 10:49 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Daily brief: On Centre vs judiciary tussle, Rijiju says ‘people are watching’
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 08:57 PM IST
'People are watching judges…': Kiren Rijiju amid Centre vs judiciary tussle
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju's statement comes in the midst of frequent run-ins between the government and the judiciary over the Collegium system.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:05 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Morning brief: PM asks DGPs to tackle external threats, be sensitive internally
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 09:00 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Openly denigrate…’: Mahua Moitra after Rijiju's view on SC, BBC's Modi series
On Sunday, Rijiju backed the view of justice RS Sodhi, a former judge of the Delhi high court, who said that the Supreme Court “hijacked” the Constitution by deciding to appoint judges itself.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 08:37 AM IST
Kiren Rijiju backs view that SC ‘hijacked’ the Constitution
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju shared a video clip of an interview of justice RS Sodhi, a former judge of the Delhi high court, saying that it was the “voice of a judge” and that the majority of the people had similar “sane views”.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 05:39 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Law minister Rijiju calls BBC’s documentary on PM Modi as a ‘malicious campaign’
Kiren Rijiju warned those 'whose only aim is to weaken India' - seen as a reference to the documentary's creators - that there is 'no hope'.
Published on Jan 22, 2023 04:13 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posts clip of monkeys scrolling through a smartphone
The clip that is now going viral shows monkeys scrolling through a smartphone just like humans.
Updated on Jan 20, 2023 11:10 AM IST
Demonetisation verdict: Kiren Rijiju slams Congress for “misinforming” citizens
Rijiju said the grand old party has attempted to “twist the issue and misinfom people” which has been “exposed” after the judgement was passed.
Updated on Jan 02, 2023 05:40 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju shares AK Anthony's 2013 statement; '...show this to Rahul Gandhi?'
Union minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted the 2013 speech of AK Anthony where he said China was ahead of India construction-wise in the border areas.
Published on Dec 22, 2022 09:44 AM IST
'Has your dog...' row: BJP takes on Kharge, Cong chief refuses to back down
On Monday Kharge hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the festering row over China's repeated border transgressions, most recently in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang this month.
Updated on Dec 20, 2022 02:25 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
'Sports is beyond boundaries': Kiren Rijiju celebrates Argentina FIFA win
The minister was sharing major updates on Twitter as the Argentina vs France final match was making its way to an incredible end.
Updated on Dec 19, 2022 07:03 AM IST
‘Did you put a photo from 2019?’ Congress versus Kiren Rijiju over Tawang clash
As Union minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted on Saturday that the Yangste area in the Tawang sector is fully secured now, the Congress asked him why he posted a photos from 2019.
Published on Dec 17, 2022 04:02 PM IST
Kiren Rijiju says Yangtse area is fully secured now; slams Rahul Gandhi
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju alleged that Rahul Gandhi is not only insulting the Indian Army but damaging the nation's image.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 09:15 PM IST
Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
'No case is too small': CJI Chandrachud after Rijiju's 'frivolous PILs' remarks
CJI Chandrachud said the lack of intervention in matters related to personal liberty can lead to “serious miscarriage of justice”.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 09:22 AM IST
Kiren Rijiju's response on vacancies in judiciary and pendency of cases
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju 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 is created to address the problem.
Updated on Dec 17, 2022 05:49 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
On Rijiju's 'Supreme Court should not take up bail plea', opposition's attack
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju said given the pendency of cases, Supreme Court should not deal with bail pleas. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal said, "Does he even know the meaning of liberty?"
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 06:41 PM IST
No proposal at present to reintroduce NJAC: Law minister Rijiju
The NJAC Act, which sought to overturn the collegium system of appointing Supreme Court and high court judges, was struck down by the top court in 2015.
Published on Dec 08, 2022 08:25 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
‘Hardworking, humble’: PM Modi, top leaders send birthday greetings to JP Nadda
Karnataka BJP leader Tejasvi Surya heaped praises on Nadda's leadership as he wrote, “He effectively led party even during testing Covid times, gave dimension of Seva to a political organisation and expanded party footprint even while winning elections. Wishing you a great year, Adhyaksh Ji.”
Published on Dec 02, 2022 04:55 PM IST
Constitution Day: PM Modi, Amit Shah, Kejriwal among leaders to extend greetings
Constitution Day - or 'Samvidhan Divas' - is celebrated on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. On this day, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26th January 1950.
Published on Nov 26, 2022 01:38 PM IST
Rijiju bats for brotherly judiciary-executive ties, says ‘collegium system is…’
Rijiju was responding to a question on government "sitting" on various Supreme Court collegium recommendations at a time when cases are piling up in courts.
Published on Nov 25, 2022 10:47 PM IST
PTI |
On his birthday, Kiren Rijiju thanks PM Modi for new airport in Arunachal
The airport has been developed in an area of over 690 acres, at a cost of more than ₹640 crore. With a 2,300 m runway, the airport is suitable for all weather day operations.
Published on Nov 19, 2022 03:17 PM IST
‘I respect Nehru, but...’: Kiren Rijiju defends after article draws Cong wrath
The Union minister said he respects Nehru as India's first prime minister but some of his decisions have caused pain and agony to the country.
Published on Nov 14, 2022 11:33 PM IST
Written by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Kiren Rijiju & Jairam Ramesh face-off over Nehru, Kashmir on Children's Day
Union law minister Kiren Rijiju while listing his ‘Nehruvian blunders of Kashmir’ said the erstwhile Kashmir ruler Maharaja Hari Singh wanted to accede to India in July 1947, but Jawahar Lal Nehru delayed it to ‘fulfill his personal agenda’.
Updated on Nov 14, 2022 12:35 PM IST
‘Was upset with SC move to strike down sedition law provisions’: Kiren Rijiju
The apex court suspended pending criminal trials and court proceedings under Section 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code in May this year.
Updated on Nov 06, 2022 05:04 AM IST
Richa Banka, New Delhi
Jairam Ramesh calls Kiren Rijiju 'distorian' in latest dig over Nehru-J&K debate
Jairam Ramesh said a BJP ideologue told him that Nehru being vilified is one thing but Hari Sing being exalted as a hero 'takes the cake'
Published on Oct 30, 2022 11:31 AM IST
Law minister Kiren Rijiju’s comments on judges, collegium spark controversy
New Delhi: Union law minister Kiren Rijiju has sparked a controversy by saying that judges spend half their times spent in deciding who to appoint as judges instead of delivering justice, as he termed the collegium system “opaque”.
Updated on Oct 19, 2022 04:57 AM IST
