Law Commission - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Law Commission?

1. The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 under chairmanship of M. C.Setalvad.
2. The Law Commission of India (LCI) is a non-statutory and non-constitutional body.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. Its major function is to work for legal reform.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Law Commission?

1. The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 for a three-year term.
2. The 20th Law Commission Chairman is D.K Jain.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
In November 2013 the Center appointed former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Justice Ajit Prakash Shah as the New chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India in place of D.K Jain who has taken over as president of National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
3)   By which of the following Charter Act, the first Law Commission was established?

a. Charter Act of 1793
b. Charter Act of 1813
c. Charter Act of 1833
d. Charter Act of 1853
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Charter Act of 1833

Explanation:
The first Law Commission was established during the British regime in 1834 by the Charter Act of 1833.
4)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Law Commission?

1. Law commission is a permanent body.
2. It works as an advisory body to the Supreme court of India.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
Law Commission of India is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. It is Ad hoc in nature. It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.

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