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Govt Constitutes 23rd Law Commission
Context:
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, has approved the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission of India, with its term set from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.
About the Law Commission of India:
- The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory (advisory) body constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.
- The first Law Commission originated in colonial India under the Charter Act of 1833, led by Lord Macaulay. Three more commission followed during British rule.
- In independent India, the first Law Commission was established in 1955 for a three-year term.
- The Law Commission conducts research and provides recommendations to the government based on its terms of reference.
- It has addressed various issues referred by the Department of Legal Affairs, Supreme Court, and High Courts, submitting 277 reports.
- Of the 277 reports, 92 reports were implemented by the government.
About the 23rd Law Commission:
- The commission would include a full-time chairperson (generally a retired Supreme Court or high court Judge) , four four-time members, the Secretaries of the Legal Affairs and Legislative departments as ex-officio members and up to five part-time members.
- Terms of Reference of the law commission include
- Examination of Existing Laws: Tasked with reviewing existing laws in light of Directive Principles of State Policy and suggesting reforms and new legislation to achieve constitutional objectives.
- Impact of Globalization: Assessing globalisation’s effects on food security and unemployment, with a focus on protecting marginalised communities.
- Judicial Administration Review: Aiming to improve judicial responsiveness by addressing delays, simplifying High Court rules for uniformity, and implementing case flow management systems.
- Gender Equality: Review existing laws to promote gender equality and suggest amendments.
