Former CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath, Kapil Sibal, and top institutions will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill. Key constitutional concerns, including fears of “indirect” President’s Rule, are expected to dominate discussions.
Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi stated that the ONOP Bill does not take away voting rights. During discussions, he addressed various concerns raised about the proposed law. Functionaries questioned him on its implications and the Constitution’s basic structure. Gogoi emphasized that the bill aligns with constitutional principles.
The Delhi High Court has scheduled elections for various bar associations in Delhi on February 7, 2025. This decision follows an agreement among counsels and replaces an earlier date of October 19, 2024, which was deferred due to a pending Supreme Court case. Preparations must be finalized by January 10, 2025.
On the evening of 17th December, 2024 , LawChakra hosted a live discussion with Supreme Court Advocate- Sandeep Mishra , aimed at bringing before the audience a discussion on what exactly is the ‘One Nation , One Election’ and how will it bring about a change in elections in the nation, the historical perspective and the current scenario in accordance to the bill which was introduced recently in the Parliament .
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.