Question

    Consider the following statements about the Law

    Commission of India: (I) The Law Commission of India is a constitutional body. (II) The First Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955, headed by M.C. Setalvad. (III) The function of the Commission is to identify laws that are no longer needed or relevant and can be immediately repealed. Which of the above is/are incorrect?
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory advisory body, not a constitutional body. The first Law Commission of independent India was indeed established in 1955 and headed by M.C. Setalvad. The function of identifying laws that are no longer needed is correct.

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