The President of India Sanctioned the Formation of the 23rd Law Commission for a Three-Year Term

Law Commission of India

Type:

Non-statutory advisory body.

Constitution:

Formed by the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice.

Function:

The Law Commission conducts legal research and makes recommendations (Reports) to the Government.

History:

• Pre-Independence: The first Commission was established in 1834 by the British Government (Charter Act of 1833), chaired by Lord Macaulay.
• Post-Independence: The first Commission after independence was formed in 1955, chaired by C. Setalvad.
• Reconstitution: The Commission is reconstituted every three years.

Creation:

• The Union Government passes a resolution.
• President’s assent is required.
• The Chairperson is appointed by the government.

Functioning:

• Works on references from the Central Government, Supreme Court, and High Courts.
• Initiates suo moto studies on important subjects.
• Aided by officers from the Indian Legal Service and Central Secretariat Service.
• Welcomes suggestions from the public and organizations.

Reports:

• Laid in Parliament by the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice.
• Forwarded to concerned Departments/Ministries for action.
• Cited in Courts, Parliamentary Standing Committees, and academic/public discussions.