Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that the Central government will table a bill on mediation in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.
Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the new National Law University proposed to be established at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Rijiju said, “Preparations for the same have been completed.” The Law Minister highlighted that the Central government is very keen to work closely with all National Law Universities and law academies while adding that the Central government wants to make India a hub of international arbitration.
“We want to strengthen India’s judicial system and will take steps to make the judiciary stronger,” he said.
Rijiju added further that the Central government under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes to develop a strong relationship with all judges of High Courts and the Supreme Court. He stated that the Centre would work with the judiciary to facilitate the delivery of justice to the common man and the delivery of justice must be made a priority , he added.
The event was also attended by President Ram Nath Kovind, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Chief Justice of India Justice N.V. Ramana, Allahabad High Court Acting Chief Justice Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari among other dignitaries.