Law Commission:
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The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time.
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The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years.
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The commission is established for a fixed tenure.
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It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
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The recommendations of the commission are not binding on the government. They are recommendations only. The government or concerned department may accept or reject these recommendations.
Functions:
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Review existing laws.
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Suggest reforms in justice delivery system.
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Recommend for the repeal of obsolete laws.
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Suggest enactment of new legislations.
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It suggests suitable measures for quick redressal of citizens’ grievances in the field of law.
Establishment of Law Commission
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The first Law Commission was established during the British Raj era in 1834. It was established by the Charter Act of 1833 and was chaired by Lord Macaulay.
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In 1955, the first Law Commission of independent India was established for a three-year term. Since then, twenty-one more Commissions have been established.
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In 2015, The 21st Law Commission of India was established. Its tenure was up to 31st August 2018. In 2020, the Union Cabinet approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission.
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The 22nd Law Commission will consist of:
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a full-time Chairperson;
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four full-time Members (including Member-Secretary)
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Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex-officio Member;
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Secretary, Legislative Department as ex officio Member; and
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not more than five part-time Members.
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