The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the extension of the term of the twenty-second Law Commission of India up to August 31, 2024.
The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body, constituted by the Government of India from time to time.
The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted from time to time.
The tenure of present Twenty-second Law Commission of India ends on 20th February, 2023.
The various Law Commission have been able to make important contribution towards the progressive development and codification of Law of the country.
The Law Commission has so far submitted 277 Reports.