Kiren Rijiju
Issue of simultaneous polls with Law Commission for further examination: Government
The Minister Kiren Rijiju informed that the simultaneous elections would result in huge saving to the public exchequer, avoidance of replication of effort on part of administrative and law and order machinery in holding repeated elections and bring considerable savings to political parties and candidates in their election campaigns.
People must raise voice against those who defame India: Rijiju attacks Rahul
Speaking to the media, Rijiju said, "Rahul Gandhi must apologise for what he said in his London seminar. He has insulted our democracy, judiciary & nation. We must raise our voice against those who speak against our nation." He further said, "If Rahul Gandhi says something and Congress gets into trouble because of that, we have nothing.
No reservation in judiciary, but reminded collegiums to include members not represented adequately: Rijiju
During Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the matter related to whether the government will consider the possibility of introducing a reservation policy in the appointment of judges was raised by DMK leader Tiruchi Siva. "As per the existing policies and provisions, there is no reservation in the Indian judiciary," Rijiju said. However, I have reminded all the judges.
'Waste of Supreme Court's precious time': Rijiju on pleas against ban on BBC documentary
Rijiju tweeted: "This is how they waste the precious time of Hon'ble Supreme Court where thousands of common citizens are waiting and seeking dates for Justice". The Supreme Court will consider, on February 6, petitions against a government order blocking the sharing of clips of the BBC series, which questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership during the riots,
Rijiju faces fierce criticism by ex-SC judges on collegium system remarks
Fierce criticism by the judges has not deterred Rijiju from voicing out his opinion on the collegium system and recently in a media interaction, he said the Supreme Court collegium publishing inputs of Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) and intelligence bureau (IB) on candidates recommended by the collegium for judgeship, is a matter of grave concern.
Judges don't face elections or public scrutiny: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
Addressing an event of the Delhi Bar Association, Rijiju, in Hindi, said: "Every citizen asks questions to the government and questions should be asked. If the public would not ask questions to the elected government, then who would they ask questions to... we do not step away from questions, we face it because we are elected representatives."
Explained: The Government-Judiciary row over appointment of judges
Sources said in the letter, Rijiju has pointed out the finalisation of the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) regarding appointment of judges is still "pending", and suggested inclusion of a government representative in the "search-cum-evaluation committee (SEC)", which would provide inputs on suitable candidates to the appointment panel or the collegium.
'To infuse transparency', Centre to CJI for having its representatives on SC collegium
The Law Minister, in a letter, said having government representatives will infuse transparency and public accountability. The letter has come against the backdrop of the ongoing row between the Centre and judiciary over the appointment of judges.
Kiren Rijiju takes issue with Chidambaram's tweet over SC's demonitisation decision
P. Chidambaram, in his tweet, said that even though we are "obliged" to accept the law, "it is necessary to point out that the majority has not upheld the wisdom of the decision; nor has the majority concluded that the stated objectives were achieved. In fact, the majority has steered clear of the question whether the objectives were achieved at all".
Government not taking control over judiciary, judges should be committed to nation: Rijiju
Speaking at the 16th National Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad on the topic: "New challenges and opportunities in front of the Indian judicial system", Rijiju claimed that many years ago, some steps were taken by people who were in the government to supersede the judges' seniority, then there was a debate and discussion that a committed judiciary is needed for the government.
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