About

• The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. 
• The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is reconstituted every three years. 
• Various Law Commissions have been able to make important contributions towards the progressive development and codification of Law of the country. 

Composition

• The Law Commission consists of:
  • a full-time Chairperson
  • four full-time Members 
  • Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex-officio Member;
  • Secretary, Legislative Department as ex officio Member; and
  • Not more than five part-time Members.
• There are no defined eligibility criteria for chairperson and members and the terms of reference are specified afresh each time it is reconstituted.

Functions of the Law Commission

• The Law Commission advises the government on legal issues, conducts research to review and reform the law or to bring new legislation. 
• Either through a reference made to it by the government or suo-motu, it researches laws and reviews existing laws in India to reform them, remove them or bring new legislation. 
• It also undertakes studies for reforms in the justice delivery systems. 

Why in News?

• The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the term of the Twenty-second Law Commission of India upto 31st August, 2024.

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