22nd law commission

WHY IN NEWS?

Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of the 22nd Law Commission of India for a period of three years.

ABOUT THE LAW COMMISSION

• The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time.
• The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 for a three-year term. Since then, twenty one more Commissions have been established.
• The first Law Commission was established during the British Raj era in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833 and was chaired by Lord Macaulay.
• It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
• The Law Commission undertakes research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu.

Prelims Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Law Commission of India:
1.It is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India.
2.The first Law Commission was established during the British Raj era in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question