As of 9 November 2026, who held independent charge of India's Union Ministry of Law and Justice as…
Arjun Ram Meghwal held independent charge of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice on 9 November 2026. He took charge in May 2023 and continued in the role following the…
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As of 9 November 2026, who held independent charge of India's Union Ministry of Law and Justice as Minister of State?
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Arjun Ram Meghwal held independent charge of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice on 9 November 2026. He took charge in May 2023 and continued in the role following the June 2024 reconstitution of the Union Council of Ministers. Kapil Sibal held the Law and Justice portfolio on 6 October 2013.
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Option A
Incorrect. Kiren Rijiju held the Law and Justice portfolio before Arjun Ram Meghwal and later took charge of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs.
Option B
Incorrect. Ravi Shankar Prasad held the Law and Justice portfolio in earlier terms, including up to July 2021.
Option C
Incorrect. R. Venkataramani held the office of Attorney General for India, the constitutional law officer under Article 76, on 9 November 2026.
Option D
Correct. Arjun Ram Meghwal held independent charge of the Law and Justice Ministry as Minister of State on 9 November 2026.
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