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Law Commission to focus on periodic review of laws
The Union government on Monday announced the formation of the 23rd Law Commission for a three-year term beginning September 1.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 07:36 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Law Commission should draft crucial bills, not panel with 'part-time' members: Chidambaram
Law Commission should draft crucial bills, not panel with 'part-time' members: Chidambaram
Published on Jul 07, 2024 07:12 PM IST
PTI |
P Chidambaram repeats ‘part-time’ jab after Dhankhar's ‘defamation’ attack
Jagdeep Dhankhar described his words as an "inexcusable insult to the wisdom of parliament".
Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:06 PM IST
Law panel proposes strict rules for NRIs marrying Indian citizens
According to the Law Commission, all marriages between NRIs/OCIs and Indian citizens should be compulsorily registered in India to curb practices like false assurances, misrepresentation and abandonment
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 08:12 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
Law panel recommends compulsory registration of NRI, OCI marriages in India
The commission said, “the rising occurrence of fraudulent marriages involving Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) marrying Indian partners is a worrisome trend”.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 04:35 AM IST
Saptarshi Das, New Delhi
Need tougher punishment under Epidemic Act: Law Commission
The commission said that the provisions of the main law are “not stringent enough to act as an effective deterrent”
Updated on Feb 13, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Saptarshi Das
Law panel recommends to retain criminal defamation as offence
In its 285th report submitted to the Union law ministry on January 31, the Commission underlined that the right to reputation is a facet of Article 21
Updated on Feb 03, 2024 05:12 AM IST
Saptarshi Das, New Delhi
Criminal defamation, vandalism of public property: What Law Commission recomme
Right to reputation flows from Article 21 of the Constitution, the Law Commission said.
Published on Feb 02, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Law panel looks into syncing of local body polls with state, Lok Sabha
A high-level committee, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, is also looking into the modalities of simultaneous elections
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 04:41 AM IST
Saptarshi Das
One nation, one election: Law Commission may share plan with Kovind-led panel next week
The Law Commission will share its roadmap on holding simultaneous polls with a high-level committee, headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, on October 25, news agency PTI reported.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 05:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Law commission backs phased e-FIR roll-out
The Law Commission has recommended allowing the filing of online first information reports (FIRs) for cognisable offences in all cases where the accused is unknown and all cognisable offences with a jail term of up to three years where the accused is known. This move, which aims to overcome difficulties in filing FIRs and improve police to public ratio, has been partially implemented in certain states but the commission has recommended expanding the facility. However, experts have raised concerns over practicality and potential misuse of the system.
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 07:28 AM IST
Constitution will need some amendments for one nation, one poll: Law panel chief
The Union government has also set up a high-powered committee to explore simultaneous polls, sparking a debate on the issue.
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 04:33 AM IST
Saptarshi Das
Law Commission advises against changing age of consent under POCSO Act: Report
The 22nd Law Commission advises against changing the minimum age of consent under the Pocso Act, reports PTI.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Law panel submits reportson age of consent, e-FIRs
The 22nd Law Commission has submitted two reports to the Union law ministry on the minimum age of consent under the Pocso Act and online filing of FIRs. Recommendations on simultaneous elections are still being worked on.
Updated on Sep 28, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Saptarshi Das, New delhi
A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda
Indian voters cannot be taken for granted as they have sustained our democracy. One Nation, One Election is an idea whose time seemingly has come.
Published on Sep 12, 2023 10:18 PM IST
Law Commission ends extended deadline for submitting suggestions on UCC
The Law Commission is a non-statutory body constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs.
Published on Jul 29, 2023 04:22 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says Centre creating unnecessary controversy over UCC
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah assured the All India Muslim Personal Law Board that his government will protect minority rights and not suppress them.
Published on Jul 27, 2023 08:05 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Mathematical equality can’t be the goal of UCC
UCC could have implications for freedom of religion. Reasonable classification and unity in diversity are important considerations in this debate.
Published on Jul 25, 2023 10:11 PM IST
UCC not in interest of nation: SAD to law commission
Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal said that SAD is the oldest political party in the country which upholds multi-religious, multi-cultural and multi-lingual traditions, with India as a federal entity.
Updated on Jul 15, 2023 01:16 AM IST
Daily brief: Law Commission extends deadline for public responses on UCC
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Published on Jul 14, 2023 08:57 PM IST
Law Commission receives ‘overwhelming’ comments on UCC, allows 2 more weeks
The Law Commission has extended the deadline for public submissions on the Uniform Civil Code until July 28 due to overwhelming response.
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 08:16 PM IST
UCC Debate | Our diverse lives need justice, not uniformity
If uniformity is to exist, it must be a uniformity of protection of individuals’ rights within different family systems including queer' chosen families
Published on Jul 14, 2023 03:40 PM IST
Uniform Civil Code: Shiromani Akali Dal sub-committee holds consultative session
The Shiromani Akali Dal held a session with Muslim and Christian communities to gather their views on the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Minority leaders expressed the need to consider the recommendations of the 21st Law Commission before making any decisions on the UCC. A detailed opinion will be formed once the Central government releases a draft of the proposed code.
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:31 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
UCC is a constitutional obligation. Fulfil it now.
False narratives that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a smokescreen for a majoritarian political agenda need to be debunked.
Published on Jul 09, 2023 10:04 PM IST
To be just, UCC needs openness and honesty
Despite the BJP's push for UCC, for the uniform law to succeed, it must prioritize gender justice and Constitutional equality, rather than majoritarianism.
Published on Jul 07, 2023 09:55 PM IST
Cong to decide on UCC after Law Commission’s report, says Warring
Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday said the Congress will decide its stand on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after the Law Commission gives its report on July 15
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:59 AM IST
More parties, groups speak out against any UCC move
Union government’s recent push for a uniform civil code for all communities faced opposition from several quarters on Wednesday.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 12:26 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi:
Defections require a political response
The NCP churn is a test case for the Supreme Court’s guidelines laid down in the Shiv Sena order. It shows, once again, the weakness of the anti-defection law
Published on Jul 04, 2023 09:23 PM IST
Parliament panel head Sushil Modi wants to keep tribals out of UCC ambit: Report
Most opposition members, including those from the Congress and the DMK, linked the push for the UCC to the next year's Lok Sabha polls.
Published on Jul 03, 2023 08:39 PM IST
PTI |
A code fair to all faiths and genders is more important than UCC
A nation as complex as ours calls for an endeavour beyond politics towards inclusion, collaboration and judicious deliberation.
Published on Jul 02, 2023 08:38 PM IST