Law Commission of India

January 6, 2025 1:23 PM

Department of Legal Affairs celebrates milestones in 2024 with major reforms and initiatives

The Department of Legal Affairs has marked 2024 as a year of significant achievements, with wide-ranging reforms and legal developments aimed at modernizing the Indian legal landscape. Key initiatives include the implementation of new criminal laws, extensive consultations on simultaneous elections, digital advancements, and international cooperation. High-Level Committee Submits Report on Simultaneous Elections A High-Level Committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted it...

President Murmu approves constitution of 23rd Law Commission for three-year term

President 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. According to a notification issued on Monday, the commission will include a full-time chairperson, four members, and additional ex-officio and part-time members. The commission's mandate is to review and recommend legal reforms to enhance the Indian legal system. The 22nd Law Commission's term ends on Saturday. The commission has been functio...