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Lawyers back Chief Justices remark over judges appointment bill

New Delhi, Aug 16 (ANI): The Indian lawyers have approved of the statement given by the Chief Justice over judges’ appointment bill which has been recently passed unanimously in both houses of the Parliament. Chief Justice of India, R.M Lodha, said he hoped that judiciary, executive and Parliament are allowed to work independently and without any interference. He was speaking at a function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association. One of the lawyers, Kamini Jaiswal expressed her agreement over the remarks made by the Chief Justice adding, he has made a valid and just statement. Meanwhile, another senior judge, Majeed Memon, reiterated the statement adding, there should not be any conflicts while separating the powers. Aug 16, 2014
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CJI hopes for judicial freedom, Government shows commitment

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Chief Justice of India, RM Lodha while speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association on Friday, said he hopes that judiciary, executive and parliament are allowed to work independently and without any interference. Meanwhile, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said sanctity of independence is an article of faith. On Thursday upper house of the parliament passed the National Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2014, which will replace the existing collegiums system when it comes into effect. Aug 15, 2014
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First budget session of NDA govt satisfactory: Venkaiah Naidu

New Delhi, Aug 15 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu hails the first budget session 2014 of Modi-led NDA government, which concluded on Thursday, as satisfactory. The budget session 2014 ran over the span of 27 days with 167 working hours in lower house and 142 working hours in the upper house of the parliament. Naidu said the session has been satisfactory adding, various national and international issues were discussed.He also said that the prime issues discussed during the session were, price rise, implementation of MNREGA, threat of drought in various parts of the country, problems with UPSC-CSAT examination, reorganization of Andhra Pradesh Polavaram project, atrocities against women, Gaza issue, efforts made by Indian government to safely get back Indian nationals stranded in Iraq, encephalitis, sugarcane farmers issue, and Kashmiri pundits’ issues. Meanwhile, Naidu was quite appreciative of passing of Judges’ appointment bill adding, the entire parliament spoke in a single voice. Aug 15, 2014
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Ghulam Nabi azad credits success of Parliament session to opposition, not NDA govt

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): As the Parliament budget session ended Thursday, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad credited the success of the session to the opposition Congress and not the BJP-led NDA government. Azad said that the government did not do anything from their side and every proceeding and every bills introduced was from the previous UPA government. He said that even the budget presented by the NDA government was similar to the interim budget presented by the UPA government. Azad also alleged that the BJP did not let the Parliament function when they were in opposition and now are passing the same bills when they are in government. Aug 14, 2014
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Venkaiah Naidu holds RSS Raksha Bandhan function at his residence

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Bhartiya Janata Party_s Members of Parliament on Thursday attended the RSS Raksha Bandhan function held at Union minister Venkaiah Naidu _s residence. BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Manoj Tiwari, Prakash Javadekar were present at the function. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Manmohan Vaidya was also seen in attendance. Aug 14, 2014
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Communal violence bill is the need of the hour: Manish Tewari

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday stated that the debate on Communal Violence Bill is the need of the hour while emphasizing that likeminded parties must come together to combat the spectre of communalism. Meanwhile, after the Congress created an uproar in Parliament over the Bill, the debate on it is likely at 3 pm in the Lok Sabha. The Congress has been demanding an immediate discussion on the Bill as it has been deferred repeatedly. Aug 13, 2014
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Politicos on Judicial Appointment Commission Bill

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): The government's move to scrap the previous Bill on judicial appointments and introduce a new one in the Lok Sabha got mixed reactions from various political parties. Union Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday tabled the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Lok Sabha and it will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. Earlier, Prasad had told the parliament the government was keen to set up a committee to appoint judges in the wake of allegations of judicial corruption. Aug 13, 2014
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Finance minister terms parliamentarian award as peer recognition

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee recently conferred the outstanding parliamentarian awards to three veteran leaders. India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Congress leader Karan Singh and regional party Janta Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav were honoured with the awards for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. At a function organised by the Indian Parliamentary Group, President Mukherjee presented the awards to Jaitley, Singh and Yadav, while all the three turned very nostalgic about the past. Going down the memory lane, Jaitley said when he looks back it seems that he has come a long way. Meanwhile, Congress leader Karan Singh recalled his earliest association with the parliament, which dates back to 1950s. Remembering the times of India's independence, Janta Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav talked about making his Parliamentary debut at the time when it was still abuzz with freedom fighters. Aug 13, 2014
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Government_s move to table new Judicial Appointments Bill draws mixed reactions

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (ANI): The government_s move to scrap the previous Bill on judicial appointments and introduce a new one in the Lok Sabha got mixed reactions from other political parties on Tuesday. Law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, on Monday (August 11) tabled the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill in the Lok Sabha and it will replace the existing collegium system when it comes into effect. Earlier, Prasad had told the parliament the government was keen to set up a committee to appoint judges in wake of allegations of judicial corruption by a former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Markandey Katju. There is an overwhelming opinion to amend the present system where a collegium of five Supreme Court judge appoints their colleagues. Aug 12, 2014
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Reactions flow in as BJP keen on extending Parliament session to push key bills

New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Reacting over BJP's decision of extension of the current Budget session of Parliament which is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury said that BJP government did nothing when the session was on and now they are extending the session. BSP chief Mayawati said that her party does not have a problem with it and will support the extension. Aug 12, 2014
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Expert on Sachin Tendulkar getting leave of absence from Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): Sachin Tendulkar was granted leave of absence from Rajya Sabha on Monday. The Rajya Sabha chairman granted him leave for the entire session. Deputy chairman PJ Kurien said Tendulkar has requested permission to be absent from the house, citing "personal and professional commitments" and "family exigencies". Sachin along with Bollywood star Rekha had earlier come under attack in the Upper House over their regular absence from the Parliament. Aug 11, 2014
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