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25/02/23 10:42 AM IST

Centre extends term of 22nd Law Commission till Aug 2024

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  • The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended by one-and-a-half year the term of the 22nd Law Commission which is mandated to identify laws which are “no longer relevant" and recommend their repeal.
Law Commission of India
  • The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted, which advises the government on all legal issues, from time to time by the Government of India.
  • The commission was originally formed in 1955 and is reorganized every 3 years. The term of the 21st Law Commission of India was till August 31, 2018.
  • It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
  • The first Law Commission was established during colonial rule in India, by the East India Company under the Charter Act of 1833, and was presided by Lord Macaulay.
  • The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955. The Chairman of this commission was Mr. M. C. Setalvad, who was also the First Attorney General of India.
Membership
  • The 22nd Law Commission will consist of:
  • Chairperson
  • A member-secretary and three other members
  • Secretary (Department of Legal Affairs as ex-officio Member)
  • Secretary (Legislative Department as ex officio Member)
  • Part-time Members (Not more than five).
Functions
  • It will identify laws that are no longer needed or are irrelevant and can be repealed immediately.
  • The 22nd Law Commission will examine the existing laws and suggest ways for reforms.
  • It will also suggest the necessary laws to implement the Directive Principles mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution.
  • It will take all necessary measures to use law and legal processes in the service of poor people.
  • The law commission will revise the laws of general importance to simplify them and remove anomalies, ambiguities, and inequities.
Source- Indian Express

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