Office Address : Kartavya Bhawan – II, New Delhi – 110 001
Website : https://lawmin.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
| Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal | Minister of State (Independent Charge) | mljoffice@gov.in | +91 11 24016098, 24016099 |
| Dr. Rajiv Kumar Verma (IRPFS..2010) | Private Secretary | mljoffice@gov.in | +91 11 24016098, 24016099 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS (DOLA)
| Dr. Rajiv Mani (ILS) | Law Secretary | secylaw-dla@nic.in | +91 11 24016067, 24016068 |
| Shri M.K. Maroria | Additional Secretary | mk.maroria@nic.in | +91 11 24016069 |
| Shri Praveen Srivastava | Additional Secretary | praveensrivastava@cbi.gov.in | +91 11 |
| Shri Sohan Kumar Sharma | Additional Secretary | sharma.sk35@gov.in | +91 11 21401258 |
| Smt. Vandana Jain | Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor | asfa-culture@gov.in | +91 11 24014305, 24014306 |
| Shri Sher Singh Dagar | Joint Secretary & Legal Advisor | sherdagar@gov.in | +91 11 24014486 |
| Shri Ajay Kumar Arora | Joint Secretary (Arbitration & Conciliation) | ajay.arora69@gov.in | +91 11 24016081 |
| Shri Japan Babu | Joint Secretary & Legal Advisor | babu.japan74@gov.in | +91 11 24016073 |
| Mohd. Muqeem | Joint Secretary & Legal Advisor | mohd.muqeem@gov.in | +91 11 24016112 |
| Shri Niraj Kumar | Joint Secretary & Legal Advisor | neeraj.kmr20@gov.in | +91 11 24016075, 24016076 |
| Shri Ajay Gupta | Joint Secretary | js.ajaygupta@gov.in | +91 11 24016077 |
| Shri Phool Chandra Prasad | Joint Secretary | prasad-upsc@gov.in | +91 11 24016071, 24016072 |
| Smt. Varsha Chandra Sinha (ILS) | Joint Secretary & Law Officer | varsha.chandra67@gov.in | +91 11 21401258 |
OFFICERS IN THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
| Dr. Rajiv Mani (ILS) | Secretary (AC) | secyoffice-ld@gov.in | +91 11 24016050 |
| Dr. Manoj Kumar | Additional Secretary | as-ld-molj@gov.in | +91 11 24016052 |
| Ms. Akali V. Konghay | Additional Secretary | akali.konghay@gov.in | +91 11 24016058 |
| Ms. Renu Sinha | Joint Secretary and Legislative Counsel | renu.sinha@nic.in | +91 11 24016060 |
| Shri Gainilung Panmei | Joint Secretary and Legislative Counsel | g.panmei@gov.in | +91 11 24016062 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
| Shri Niraj Verma (IAS, AM..1994) | Secretary | secy-jus@gov.in | +91 11 3383674, 23384516 |
| Shri Jagannath Srinivasan (IPoS,.2002) | Joint Secretary | jsapp-doj@gov.in | +91 11 23383037, 23072387 |
| Shri Satya Pratap Singh (IDAS..2003) | Joint Secretary | jsj2-doj@nic.in | +91 11 23381496, 23381496 |
| Shri Suresh Kumar (CSS) | Joint Secretary | jsnm-jr-doj@gov.in | +91 11 23072142 |
| Shri G. Muthuraja | Joint Secretary | jsa2j-doj@gov.in | +91 11 |
| Shri Ajay Kumar Nema, ITS (1994) | Joint Secretary | js.ecourts-doj@gov.in | +91 11 23385020, 23385020 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Law and Justice?
The Ministry of Law and Justice is the Government of India’s nodal ministry responsible for legal affairs, legislative drafting, administration of justice, and legal reforms. It provides legal advice to government departments and oversees the country’s legal and judicial framework.
What are the main functions of the Ministry of Law and Justice?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Providing legal advice to the Government of India
Drafting and vetting legislation
Managing legal affairs of the Union Government
Supporting judicial administration
Conducting elections-related legal work
Promoting access to justice and legal reforms
Which departments function under the Ministry of Law and Justice?
The Ministry comprises three departments:
Department of Legal Affairs
Legislative Department
Department of Justice
What is the role of the Department of Legal Affairs?
The Department of Legal Affairs advises ministries and departments on legal matters, handles litigation involving the Government of India, and manages legal services and arbitration matters.
What is the Legislative Department?
The Legislative Department is responsible for drafting Bills, Ordinances, regulations, and legislative proposals for the Government of India and publishing official legal documents.
What is the Department of Justice?
The Department of Justice deals with judicial reforms, appointment of judges, infrastructure development for courts, and implementation of e-Courts and access-to-justice initiatives.
What is the e-Courts Project?
The e-Courts Project aims to digitize court services across India, enabling online case status tracking, e-filing, virtual hearings, and improved judicial efficiency.
What is the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
The National Legal Services Authority provides free legal aid and legal services to eligible citizens, ensuring equal access to justice regardless of economic status.
Who can receive free legal aid in India?
Free legal aid is available to eligible groups such as women, children, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, persons with disabilities, victims of trafficking, and economically weaker sections, subject to applicable provisions.
What is the India Code Portal?
The India Code Portal provides access to Central Acts, Rules, Regulations, and legal documents in a searchable digital format for citizens, professionals, and researchers.
What is the Tele-Law Programme?
Tele-Law is a legal assistance programme that connects citizens, especially in rural and remote areas, with legal experts through digital platforms and Common Service Centres (CSCs).
What is the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Services) Programme?
Nyaya Bandhu encourages lawyers to voluntarily provide free legal services to eligible beneficiaries, promoting access to justice for all.
How can citizens obtain official legal information?
Citizens can access Acts, Rules, notifications, legal publications, and public information through the Ministry’s official website and government legal portals.
How can I contact the Ministry of Law and Justice?
The Ministry provides contact details, public grievance mechanisms, notifications, legal resources, and departmental information through its official website.
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