Arjun Ram Meghwal

October 5, 2026 9:33 PM

Centre clears elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as SC judges

Acting on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre has cleared the elevation of Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as judges of the apex court. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices a...

September 28, 2026 10:45 PM

Arjun Ram Meghwal highlights India’s Criminal Justice Reforms at UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday addressed the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In his address, the Minister highlighted India’s efforts towards digital justice, stronger measures to combat cybercrime and terrorism, enhanced international cooperation and timely delivery of justice. The Union Minister also briefed the participating delegates on reforms undertaken through India�...

August 14, 2026 1:31 AM

Government promotes mediation to reduce litigation, 1,394 mediation centres operational across India

The government is promoting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation, as a less adversarial and more effective alternative to conventional litigation, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Meghwal said the government was continuously engaging with stakeholders, including High Courts and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), to raise awareness a...

August 13, 2026 11:04 PM

Arjun Ram Meghwal launches revamped India Code Portal with AI-powered search, multilingual access

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Thursday launched the revamped India Code Portal, aimed at making access to laws simpler, faster and more citizen-centric. The revamped portal, launched at Kartavya Bhavan 2 in New Delhi, introduces a range of technology-driven features, including artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted search and interaction, semantic and speech-based search, improved navigation, multilingual access and enhanced linkages betwee...

August 11, 2026 5:47 PM

Parliament passes Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill to set up a National Tribunal Commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals across the country. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday. Replying to the debate on the Bill, Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said tribunals play a complementary role to ensure speedy justice. "Setting up of the National Tribunal Commission is the core of this Bill. It will have two judicial members and two technical members and wil...

June 22, 2026 3:01 PM

PM Modi highlights judicial reforms, shares article on strengthening legal ecosystem and access to justice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article authored by Union Minister of State (Independent charge) for Law & Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Arjun Ram Meghwal, highlighting the government's efforts to strengthen India’s legal ecosystem, improve access to justice, and make public services more citizen-centric. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “In this article, Union MoS Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal elaborates the government’s efforts to strengthen the legal ecosystem, promote ...

May 13, 2026 5:40 PM

Centre releases first instalment of Rs 401.50 crore for court infrastructure scheme

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Wednesday virtually released the first instalment of the mother sanction worth Rs 401.50 crore for the financial year 2026-27 under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for District and Subordinate Courts. The funds were issued through the PFMS system to States and Union Territories during a meeting held at Kartavya Bhawan-2 in New Delhi. The initiative is aimed at ...

March 11, 2026 4:22 PM

21 State/UT legislatures functioning digitally through NeVA platform; Centre signs MoUs with 28 assemblies

As many as 21 State and Union Territory legislatures in India are now conducting their legislative business in digital mode through the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), while seven others are at various stages of implementation, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal shared the information in a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Digital transformation of legi...

November 4, 2025 9:49 PM

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to deliver keynote address at Bahrain Conference on International Dispute Resolution

Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal will represent India at the King Hamad Lecture for Neutral Justice Ceremony and the Conference on the Future of International Commercial Courts, to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on November 5 and 6. The two-day event is being organized by the Council for International Dispute Resolution of the Kingdom of Bahrain under the patronage of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments. The conference will bring together global leader...

October 14, 2025 6:24 PM

Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurates ‘Live Cases’ dashboard of LIMBS to boost transparency and efficiency in litigation

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday inaugurated the new “Live Cases” Dashboard under the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) at Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, the Minister lauded the initiative as a major step towards enhancing transparency, accountability, and efficiency in managing government litigation. The event was attended by senior officials, including Anju Rathi Rana, Union Law Secre...