Law Commission

About:

• The appointment comes after more than two years after the 22nd Law Commission was notified on February 24, 2020.
• Status: Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body and is constituted by a notification of the Government of India.
• Background:
  • The Charter Act 1833 which was enacted by the British Parliament provided for the establishment of a Law Commission for consolidation and codification of Indian Laws.
  • In 1835, Lord Macaulay was appointed as Chairman of the First Law Commission.
• Tenure: The tenure of Law Commission is for three years.
• Mandate:
  • The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations.
  • It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc.
• Composition & Eligibility: It has no fixed composition, no defined eligibility criteria for its chair and members, and no set functions.