Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

When was the First Law Commission set up in independent India?

Options:

1952

1955

1956

1951

Correct Answer:

1955

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - 1955

The First Law Commission in independent India was established in 1955.
The Law Commission of India is a statutory body that advises the government on legal reforms and recommends changes in the existing laws of the country.
Its primary purpose is to undertake research, review, and suggest reforms to improve the legal system and promote justice.
The First Law Commission was constituted by the Government of India under the Law Commission of India Act, 1955.
The Law Commission typically consists of a Chairman, who is usually a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a high court, and several members, including legal experts, academicians, and practitioners with expertise in different areas of law. The Commission's members are appointed by the government for a fixed term.
The recommendations of the Law Commission often form the basis for drafting new legislation or amending existing laws.
Its reports are considered authoritative and influential in shaping legal policy and practice in the country.