Amid appointments impasse, virtual courts, new Law Minister Kiren Rijiju signs in

“Although I have a law degree, I have done my LLB from Campus Law Centre…but I don’t have much experience in legal matters because I was never in the profession,” Rijiju told reporters.

Kiren Rijiju takes charge as the Union Law Minister in New Delhi on Thursday. (Express Photo: Tashi Tobgyal)

Terming it a huge opportunity and responsibility, newly appointed Minister for Law and Justice, Kiren Rijiju, took charge on Thursday.

“Although I have a law degree, I have done my LLB from Campus Law Centre…but I don’t have much experience in legal matters because I was never in the profession,” Rijiju told reporters. “Everything can be handled with proper guidance, proper understanding of the subject and application of the right mind.”

A lawyer by training, Rijiju graduated from the Campus Law Centre in Delhi University. He takes charge at a time when the judiciary is operating virtually since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year. There is also a crisis in appointment of judges as the impasse in the SC collegium continues.

Rijiju, a three-time Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh, was elevated to a cabinet rank from being a junior minister. He was previously the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Ayush.

Apurva Vishwanath

Apurva Vishwanath is the National Legal Editor of The Indian Express in New Delhi. She graduated with a B.A., LL. B (Hons) from Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. She joined the newspaper in 2019 and in her current role, oversees the newspapers coverage of legal issues. She also closely tracks judicial appointments. Prior to her role at the Indian Express, she has worked with ThePrint and Mint. ... Read More

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