Law Commission of India
The inception of the Law Commission of India traces back to the complexities and inconsistencies within the legal landscape during the British colonial era. At that time, the East India Company administered various regions of India and was endowed with authority through royal charters, giving it the power to manage the lives of the local population. This administration led to the coexistence of dual legal systems: one that governed British citizens and another that applied to the indigenous peoples and foreigners. This bifurcated legal framework posed significant challenges for effective governance, creating confusion and disparities in legal procedures and outcomes. Such disparities not only hampered the rule of law but also fueled social unrest and dissatisfaction among the local populace....