NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday extended by one-and-a-half year the term of the 22nd Law Commission which is mandated to identify laws which are “no longer relevant” and recommend their repeal. According to a release, the term of the panel has been extended up to August 31, 2024. The commission’s three-year term ended on Monday. The 22nd law panel was constituted for a period of three years on Feb 21, 2020 and its chairperson, Justice Rituraj Awasthi (retd), assumed office on Nov 9, 2022. 

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android