21(Law Commission of India) Flashcards
1
Q
Is it a statutory body
A
Nope its a executive body
2
Q
when was it first established
A
1 In British India it was in 1834 after 1834 Charter act
2 In free India in 1955
3
Q
who was the first chair in 1834
A
Lord Maculaey and he ordered codification of IPC and CrPC
4
Q
what is its tenure
A
3 yrs
5
Q
what is it functions
A
Advisory body to Ministry of Law for legal reform in India
6
Q
are the recommendation binding
A
Nope
7
Q
what is the composition of the body
A
1 Full time chairperson 2 4 full time members 3 Sec to Dept of Legal affairs is the ex-offico 4 Sec to Legislative Dept is ex-offico 5 not more than 5 part time members
8
Q
why in news
A
Govt has constituted 22nd Law commission
