President Droupadi Murmu has approved the constitution of the 23rd Law Commission of India, with its term set from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.

According to a notification issued, the commission will include a full-time chairperson, four members, and additional ex-officio and part-time members. The commission’s mandate is to review and recommend legal reforms to enhance the Indian legal system.

The 22nd Law Commission’s term ended on Saturday. The commission has been functioning without a chairperson for several months, delaying crucial reports, including those on the Uniform Civil Code and simultaneous elections.

In March 2024, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi, the then Chairman of the Law Commission, resigned after a 17-month tenure.

While the report on simultaneous elections is ready, it cannot be submitted to the Law Ministry due to procedural requirements that stipulate the need for a chairperson.