LAW COMMISSION

BCCI Under RTI Ambit, Answerable to People of India, Says Central Information Commission

According to the Commission, this was done in order to conclude that the nature, status and functional characteristics of the BCCI fulfill required conditions of Section 2(h) of the RTI Act.

Uniform Civil Code Not Necessary at This Stage, Secularism Cannot Contradict Plurality: Law Commission

The commission said true secularism will prevail if religious and regional differences don't get supressed by the majority.

Law Commission Says 18 Years Must be Minimum Age of Marriage For Both Men and Women

Notably, the minimum age for marriage at present is 21 years for men and 18 years for women. The report states that the 3-year difference reinforces the stereotype that the wife needs to be younger than the husband.

Women Should Get Equal Share in Property Acquired After Marriage Upon Divorce, Says Law Panel

It is often women who compromise on careers in order to support families and they also contribute to a major share of housework which is never calculated in monetary terms, the paper said.

One Nation, One Election: Law Commission Recommends Amendment to Constitution For Simultaneous Polls

The concept of simultaneous polls, being referred to as 'one nation, one election', gained momentum since 2014 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a necessity to avoid recurring hindrances in governance.

Simultaneous Polls Beneficial, Says Former Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy

Krishnamurthy listed law to regulate political parties, public funding of polls through national election fund, changing the first-past-the-post system and barring criminal elements from contesting polls as key electoral reforms.

Allow Gambling, Betting on Sports as Regulated and Taxable Activities: Law Commission

The commission has also recommended linking Aadhaar or PAN card of an individual indulging in betting and gambling.

One Nation, One Election: Law Commission Draft to Pitch For Simultaneous Polls in 19 States in 2019

The Law Commission also examined the measures which could be adopted in cases of hung assemblies or no-confidence motion sailing through against the incumbent government.