Arjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiran Rijiju as Union Law Minister

New Delhi:  Union minister Kiren Rijiju, who entered into frequent face-offs with the judiciary over the collegium system of judicial appointments, has been moved out of the law ministry.

Arjun Ram Meghwal has been given the independent charge as Minister of State in the Union law and justice ministry. Rijiju has been assigned the earth sciences ministry.