The Justice System

The law commission of India is a government authorized organization that is formed in conformity with the Indian laws. Mostly engaged in carrying out legal reforms, this government based agency also perform role of an advisory body to the ministry of Law and Justice.

In 1834, first commission of law was formed and it was led by Lord Macaulay, has proposed for the codification of the two important legislation’s, the penal code and the criminal procedure code. However, after getting independence, the law commission was formed in the year 1955 and it was led by the attorney-General Mr. M. C. Setalvad.

Certain things about the law commission in India -
The members of the commission of law comprise legal professionals and expert research personnel. This commission invites inputs and suggestions from the public, and organizes seminars and workshops throughout the country for gathering inputs for legal reform proposals.

After getting the requisite data, it is filtered and evaluated by the law commissions staff. A detailed report is prepared by a law commission member on the basis of data collected. Once the meeting is thoroughly analyzed in the commission’s meetings, which may run for hours.
After finalization, the commission may take decision on drafting amendments for a new bill. Finally, the report, and the bill is submitted to the government of India.
Different strategies has been implemented by law commission to collect valuable information and inputs from the public. Justice P.V. Reddi is currently leading the law commission of India.