The President of India Today (May 26) approved the appointment of 7 advocates as High Court Judges after consulting the Chief Justice of India. This move aims to boost judicial efficiency across several states.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the significance of mediation as a preferred alternative to traditional court litigation during the National Mediation Conference 2025. He highlighted that mediation addresses complexities, fosters relationships, and facilitates a holistic approach to conflict resolution. The newly launched Mediation Association aims to promote this practice across India, especially in rural areas.
Protests erupted in West Bengal over the Waqf Amendment Act, leading Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to declare the law would not be implemented. Despite her appeals for calm, criticism arose from Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who highlighted past contradictions related to the implementation of laws like the Citizenship Amendment Act.
NEW DELHI: The Union Law Ministry has revealed that the Central government has provided financial support of Rs.7.5 crore over the past three years to the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC). This funding aims to promote and strengthen institutional arbitration in India. This information was shared by Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal in response to questions raised in the Rajya Sabha by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjeev Arora.
India’s Central government has confirmed that it does not currently have plans to regulate third-party litigation funding. In response to a parliamentary question posed by Mohammed Nadimul Haque, a Rajya Sabha member from the Trinamool Congress, the government made it clear that it is not considering any regulatory framework to manage third-party funding of legal cases.
The Law Ministry allocated Rs.54 crore to promote AI adoption in the judiciary. To tackle key data protection and privacy issues, a sub-committee comprising six High Court judges has been formed. This initiative aims to enhance judicial efficiency while ensuring security. The move reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing the legal system.
The “One Nation, One Election” Bill formally introduced Today (Dec 17) in the Lok Sabha following a division vote. The results of the vote showcased significant interest and division among lawmakers, with 269 Members of Parliament (MPs) voting in favor and 198 MPs voting against the motion. Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal took charge of presenting the Bill, marking an essential milestone in the country’s political reforms.