President Murmu Approved 23rd Law Commission of India

The 23rd Law Commission of India, approved by President Droupadi Murmu, is an executive body created by presidential order to reform the legal landscape in India.

Establishment and Structure

23rd Law Commission approved by President Droupadi Murmu
Term: September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027

Composition:

- Chairperson (full-time)
- Four full-time members (including Member-Secretary)
- Two ex-officio members (Secretaries of Legal and Legislative Departments)
- Up to five part-time members
Under administrative control of the Union Ministry of Law and Justice
Executive body created by presidential order, not constitutional or statutory

Key Objectives and Terms of Reference

Review and repeal obsolete laws
Develop Standard Operating Procedure for periodic legal reviews
Evaluate impact of laws on poverty and economically disadvantaged
Reform judicial administration to reduce delays
Align laws with Directive Principles of State Policy
Promote gender equality through legal reforms
Simplify and revise Central Acts
Assess globalization's impact on social issues (e.g., food security, unemployment)
Provide legal research assistance internationally
Address specific legal issues referred by the government

Significance and Pending Issues

Succeeds the 22nd Law Commission, addressing delays in pending reports
Focus on making laws more effective and relevant to current needs
Tasked with examining laws in light of Constitutional objectives
Expected to address important topics like:
- Uniform Civil Code
- Simultaneous elections across the country
Recommendations to be documented in Hindi and English, available online
Collaboration with educational institutions for legal research and education

Historical Context and Evolution

Concept originated from 1833 Charter Act during British rule
First post-independence Law Commission established in 1955
Previous commissions have played crucial role in legal reforms
Recommendations are advisory, not binding on the government
Typically chaired by retired judges or legal experts
Reports widely debated due to involvement of serving judges from Supreme Court and High Courts

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