Arjun Ram Meghwal

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...

August 5, 2025 9:02 AM

Lok Sabha to begin proceedings with obituary references for Shibu Soren, others

The Lok Sabha will begin its proceedings on Tuesday with obituary references for former Members of Parliament Tilakdhari Prasad Singh, Ram Rati Bind, and Shibu Soren. According to the List of Business issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is scheduled to move amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, for consideration and passage. He will also introduce the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the House. The proposed Sports Governance Bill aim...

August 1, 2025 5:04 PM

Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman campaign marks 75 years of Indian constitution with nationwide celebrations: Arjun Ram Meghwal

To commemorate 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the Ministry of Culture launched a year-long campaign titled Hamara Samvidhan - Hamara Swabhiman on Constitution Day, November 26, 2024. The campaign has witnessed an overwhelming nationwide response, with over 13,700 events held across the country and participation from more than one crore citizens. The information was shared by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parli...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Supreme Court begins special Lok Adalat for resolving disputes amicably

The Supreme Court of India has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to address its mounting case backlog by launching a five-day Special Lok Adalat. The event, which began on Monday, coincides with the 75th anniversary of the apex court's establishment and will run until August 3. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud expressed enthusiasm about the initiative, said, "The idea is to settle small cases. People do not realize how small cases come before the Supreme Court." He cited examples of ...

September 16, 2024 5:19 PM

Budget discussion to continue Thursday in Parliament, ministers to lay papers

The discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25, presented on July 23, will continue in both Houses of Parliament on Thursday. The discussion on Budget of Jammu and Kashmir, 2024-25, which was also presented on Tuesday, will also continue today. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kirtivardhan Singh will lay papers on the table today. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar is likely to make a statement regarding status of implementation of recommendations and obse...

June 27, 2024 10:34 PM

Ministry of MSME hosts event on legal reforms, emphasizes industry 4.0 and alternate dispute resolution

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises held a day-long event today on 'Legal Reforms in the MSME Ecosystem' as part of the Udyami Bharat - MSME Day celebration. Union Minister of State for Law & Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal spoke on three key points. He highlighted the transition to Industry 4.0, emphasizing the impact of modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, and robotics on legal reforms in the MSME sector. He stressed the importance...

September 16, 2024 6:37 PM

New Criminal Laws will take effect from July 1: Union Law Minister Meghwal

Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said that the new Criminal Laws, namely Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, will come into force on July 1, 2024. "IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act are changing. After following the due consultation process and keeping in mind the reports of the Law Commission of India, the three laws have been changed," said Meghwal. "The three laws will be implemented f...