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The Centre has allocated Rs 2,010 crore for judicial infrastructure and court digitisation in Budget 2026. Funds include support for district courts, eCourts Phase-III, training programmes and fast-track courts to improve access, efficiency and speedy disposal of pending cases

The Centre told the Rajya Sabha that high courts rarely adhere to the prescribed timeline of recommending judicial appointments six months before vacancies arise. It said filling higher judiciary vacancies is a continuous and collaborative process between the executive and judiciary

The Centre introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to replace an ordinance increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38. The government said the move would help reduce case pendency and enable regular constitution of larger constitutional benches

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched a new online application module for notaries, enabling eligible legal practitioners to apply digitally. Integrated with the existing portal, the initiative supports Digital India by promoting paperless, transparent, efficient and citizen-centric governance in notary appointments

After Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam pass UCC bills, Union Law Minister asserts civil laws must apply equally to all citizens regardless of religion

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the Lok Sabha strength will rise to 815, with 272 seats reserved for women. He assured that no state or group will lose out and urged all parties to support the women’s quota bill

Parliament passed the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, repealing 71 obsolete laws and amending four others to enhance ease of living, correct drafting errors, and remove discriminatory provisions, marking a continued effort to modernise India’s legal framework

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Parliament alone decides on impeaching Justice Yashwant Varma. The judge has challenged a misconduct report after cash sacks were found at his residence. MPs may move a motion during the upcoming Monsoon session

After celebrating his 75th birthday in Europe with family, the CM lined up these meetings in the national capital, especially at a time when he is aiming to create a 'mega city' in Andhra Pradesh

Law Minister Meghwal will presenting two Bills in the House — the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill as well as the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill

The use of Hindi titles for the Acts was a direct violation of Article 348 of the Constitution, which mandates all the acts to be drafted in English.

Grand Celebration as PM Narendra Modi and Cabinet Ministers Take Oath in Diverse India

50.33 lakh beneficiaries served and legal aid at 2.50 lakh CSCs, the Law Ministry reported on Friday.

The opposition moved a no-confidence motion against the Modi government on July 26 which was accepted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

In July 2016, the government had brought the 'High Courts (Alteration of Names) Bill to change the names of the high courts of Bombay, Calcutta and Madras as high courts of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai respectively

On July 12, the SC Collegium had reiterated its recommendations for transferring the three judges notwithstanding their representations for choice posting

Former Union and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju has been assigned to the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

The union cabinet earlier this week had approved a budget proposal of setting up a Development Finance Institution (DFI), which will have tax benefits to enable fund raising from investors.

Significantly, winning this prestigious recognition is a rare distinction achieved by BHEL after nearly four decades. The last time this recognition was granted to BHEL by ICAI, was in the year 1981-82.