Law Commission

Remarks of advocate Hitesh Jain, a member of the 23rd Law Commission came days after 56 former judges slammed the statement of 18 former judges, who had defended Reddy against Home Minister Shah's criticism.

Extended deadline to submit suggestions to Law Commission on UCC ends

On July 14, the law panel extended the deadline for the public to send their views on UCC till July 28, saying the decision was taken following an overwhelming response and numerous requests seeking more time for submitting suggestions.

Law Commission extends deadline for submitting views on UCC till July 28

On June 14, the law panel had sought responses from organisations and the public on the UCC. The one-month deadline for filing responses ended on Friday, following which it was extended.

As deadline nears, Law Commission gets 46 lakh responses on Uniform Civil Code

The Commission is also likely to call certain organisations and people for a personal hearing in the coming days.

Law panel cautions people against fraudulent Whatsapp messages, calls in its name over UCC issue

In its disclaimer, the law panel referred to "certain WhatsApp texts, calls, and messages" being circulated pertaining to the UCC.

Parliamentary panel calls representatives of Law Commission, law ministry on UCC

Till Tuesday evening, the law panel had received nearly 8.5 lakh responses on its public notice.

No need to change law on adverse possession of land, recommends Law Commission

The law on adverse possession provides that any person who is in possession of a private land for more than 12 years or a government land for over 30 years can gain ownership of the property. A legal heir can only make a claim by filing a suit for recovery within the prescribed period.

Law Commission considering to work on UCC, says Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai

Asked if the work done by the Uttarakhand UCC committee can be replicated at the national level, Justice (retired) Ranjana Prakash Desai said, "It is our wish that we come up with such good work which can be followed by other states."

Law commission's recommendation on sedition not binding, says law minster

The law minister also further said that the law commission's report on sedition is one of the steps in the extensive consultation process that the government has undertaken.

Law commission recommends retaining sedition as offence in criminal law

The law commission's report has recommended that the punishment for committing an act of sedition be increased to seven years from the current punishment of three years.

Law panel brings out consultation paper on common code; avoids comprehensive report

Instead of a full-fledged report on a uniform civil code, the law panel preferred a consultation paper as it had little time at hand to bring out a comprehensive report.

Law Commission report on betting and gambling 'under consideration', says Ravi Shankar Prasad

If betting is legalised it could become a $100-130 billion industry in India.

Opinion | Simultaneous elections is an idea that looks good only on paper

With less than a year to go for the 2019 general elections, operational guidelines are yet to be fleshed out. There are no clear answers to many questions.

Law panel told consultations with parties on simultaneous polls

Seeking to find a common ground on the issue, the commission has written to the seven recognised national and 59 state parties to participate in the meeting on July 7 and 8.

Should betting, gambling be legalised in India? Law Commission

The commission has asked the general public to tell how far will legalising betting and gambling be "morally correct" in the Indian circumstances.

Govt asks Law Commission to examine uniform civil code issue

The Law Ministry's Department of Legal Affairs has also asked the Commission to submit a report regarding the issue.

Plans to turn law panel into permenent body put on hold

The Department of Legal Affairs in the Law Ministry had recently proposed to make the law panel, which advises government on complex legal issues, into a permanent body either through an Act of Parliament or an executive order (resolution of the Union Cabinet).

Law Commission for 'swift' scrapping of capital punishment

One of three full-time members Justice (retd) Usha Mehra and both the ex-officio members - Law secretary P K Malhotra and Legislative Secretary Sanjay Singh gave their dissenting notes.

Law Commission may recommend scrapping of death penalty

The draft report circulated among members favours speedy abolition of death penalty from statue books, except in cases where accused is convicted of involvement in a terror case.

Shah panel's recommendation on MAT positive for mkt: Sinha

"The Shah report in fact has come out. I believe they have said the Minimum Alternate Tax (for the period before April 1, 2015) issue should be resolved quickly, which I think will be positive for the market...," he told reporters at the launch of 'Innofest' at the Indian Institute of Science here.

Govt working on restoring 66A of IT Act with changes

The committee has been mandated by MHA to suggest alternate legal measures so as to avoid the possible misuse of social media in the interest of National Security and maintenance of public order.

Govt extends deadline for comments on Companies Act

The deadline, which was ending today, has now been extended till July 31. Set up by the Corporate Affairs Ministry last month, the Companies Law Committee is expected to finalise its report in six months.

Ex-President Kalam calls for abolition of death penalty

A P J Abdul Kalam has supported abolition of the death penalty saying that as President of India, he felt pain in deciding on such cases as most of them had "social and economic bias".

Commercial Courts: Speedy Justice?

Commercial Courts: Speedy Justice?

Plea for amendments to Arbitration Act

Former Law Commission chairman and chief of Indian Court of Sports Arbitration, Justice AR Lakshmanan has said it was time that the Centre stepped in and brought about amendments to the Arbitration Act.