Govt constitutes 23rd Law Commission

NEW DELHI: The government has notified the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission for a period of three years, with a provision to appoint serving Supreme Court and high court judges as its chairperson and members.

The panel advises the government on complex legal issues. Once it is constituted, the government initiates the process of appointing its chief and members.

The term of the 22nd Law Commission ended on August 31 and the new panel has been constituted with effect from September 1, according to a law ministry order issued late Monday.