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Central empowered committee: Before Supreme Court stepped in, Ministry was told to let Law Commission decide future of green committee
November 28, 2025 2:01 am
The CEC, a statutory body since 2023, was originally formed in 2002 on the Supreme Court’s order. It advises the court on writ petitions related to environment and forest matters, and assists in monitoring and compliance of its orders.
After 37 years, TTE cleared of Rs 50 bribery charge — but Indian law offers no right to compensation
January 29, 2026 12:47 pm
At present, India has no statutory scheme for compensating persons who are wrongfully prosecuted, convicted, or otherwise made to face adverse consequences due to official error
How to reform India’s income tax law
August 03, 2024 11:37 am
The government has announced its intent to review the IT Act. To fundamentally resolve the source of these disputes requires that the contentious sections of the Act be carefully redrafted, tax structure simplified
Interim unity govt, common voter list: Law panel readies report on simultaneous polls
February 29, 2024 12:43 pm
The 22nd Law Commission, headed by former Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, is set to recommend the addition of a new chapter on simultaneous polls in the Constitution, sources said.
Law panel suggests heavy fines, new laws to tackle damage to property
February 03, 2024 8:29 am
Bats for retaining criminal defamation as an offence
Election Commission to law panel on simultaneous polls: 'Model code is not a disruption'
January 25, 2024 8:16 pm
The response is significant since it is the first time that the poll watchdog has so staunchly defended the MCC stating “it would not be correct” to view its application as a “disruption”.
POCSO report to law minister: Law panel says keep consent age 18, but take less severe look when kids in 16-18
September 30, 2023 12:14 pm
Flags sexual curiosity, suggests changes when ‘tacit approval’ among children
Law panel favours enabling of e-FIRs to tackle delay
September 30, 2023 2:13 am
The commission headed by former Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, in its 292nd report, recommended that “in cases where the accused is not known, registration of e-FIR should be allowed for all cognizable offences”.
Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029
September 27, 2023 12:33 pm
Commission suggestion among those to be sought by former President Ram Nath Kovind-led committee
Law panel extends deadline for views on UCC till July 28
July 15, 2023 1:36 am
“The Law Commission values the inputs of all stakeholders and aims to create an inclusive environment... We encourage all interested parties to utilise this extended time-frame to contribute their valuable ideas and expertise,” the statement added.
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