What is the Law Commission of India?

About Law Commission:

• The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time.
• It functions to the Ministry of Law and Justice as an advisory body.

• History:
• The first Law Commission was established during the British Raj era in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833 and was chaired by Lord Macaulay.
• In 1955, the first independent Law Commission was created.
• Objective: To carry out research in the field of law and makes recommendations to the Government (in the form of Reports) as per its terms of reference.
• The commission's recommendations are not binding on the Government. 
• The Law Commission has so far submitted 277 Reports.
• The commission consists of legal experts and is headed by a retired judge. 
• The Commission is constituted for a fixed tenure.