Law Commission of India Latest News & Updates
Orissa High Court upheld the two-child norm for Panchayat members, warning of an imminent population explosion and calling for urgent policy action.
Read Full ArticleEminent lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay files PIL in SC challenging TDS system as arbitrary, unconstitutional, and burdensome for small earners and vulnerable groups.
Law Commission of India proposes legislation for compulsory registration of NRI marriages to protect Indian nationals from fraud and exploitation.
Law Commission proposes law amendments for strict measures on public space obstruction, including bail conditions tied to property damage costs.
Discover the Law Commission's recommendations for enabling e-FIR registration in India, allowing citizens to report crimes online. Explore the phased implementation, benefits, and alignment with Digital India and e-Governance initiatives.
Learn about the Law Commission's stance on the age of consent under the POCSO Act, its recommendations for judicial discretion in sentencing, and the potential impact on child protection and exploitat...
Supreme Court acquits two death row convicts in a 2013 kidnap-cum-murder case, highlighting the urgent need for a reliable police investigation code. Learn how shocking lapses led to this historic dec...
Explore the plea for permanent disqualification of convicted lawmakers in India. Discover why legal experts argue that limiting disqualification to six years is arbitrary and violates Article 14 of th...
A bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy sought a response from the Union government's Law and Justice and Home Ministries, and the Election Commission on plea by BJP leader and advocate Ashw...
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
06 May, 2026 02:54 PM
A Leading Law firm terminates partner accused under POCSO Act for alleged assault of six-year-old daughter; Bombay High Court to hear bail challenge.
07 May, 2026 11:00 AM
BCI seeks CJI intervention after an Andhra Pradesh HC judge ordered 24-hour police custody of a young advocate during a courtroom exchange.
06 May, 2026 07:27 PM
Union Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges through amendment to the 1956 law.
06 May, 2026 07:16 PM
Supreme Court refused to adjourn hearing on petitions challenging the law removing the CJI from the Election Commissioner selection panel.
07 May, 2026 12:12 PM
Bombay High Court disposes Jio Studios’ copyright suit against MasterChow over the ‘Dhurandhar’ ad, issues John Doe takedown order.
06 May, 2026 04:46 PM
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