The Supreme Court of India flagged serious procedural defects in a petition filed by Association for Democratic Reforms challenging the CEC appointment law. The Court said the defect must be cured, adding, “Somebody has to take responsibility for the statements made.”
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the formation of the 23rd Law Commission of India, with a three-year term to review and recommend legal reforms. The commission’s objectives include reviewing/repealing obsolete laws, focusing on poverty laws, judicial administration, gender equality, and more. The commission aims to submit reports in Hindi and English and develop partnerships with law universities and policy research institutions.
