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23rd Law Commission of India
Context
The 23rd Law Commission has been constituted for a period of three years, effective September 1, following the conclusion of the term of the 22nd Law Commission on August 31.
About the New Commission
- The new commission will advise the government on complex legal issues.
- It will consist of a full-time chairperson, four full-time members, and the secretaries of the Department of Legal Affairs and the Legislative Department as ex-officio members.
- Appointment of Members: The commission can include serving Supreme Court and High Court judges as its chairperson and members, continuing the precedent set by the 21st and 22nd Law Commissions. However, recent commissions have predominantly been headed by retired judges or former Chief Justices of High Courts.
- The terms of reference include reviewing the judicial administration system to make it more responsive to the demands of the time. Among the goals are eliminating delays, simplifying High Courts rules and implementing a framework for case flow management.
- It also includes examining laws in the context of the Directive Principles, which advocate for a Uniform Civil Code under Article 44 of the Constitution.
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