Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India:
Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd Law Commission of India in April 2025. The announcement marks a crucial step in the government’s ongoing efforts to review and recommend reforms in various aspects of Indian law, particularly the long-debated Uniform Civil Code (UCC). The 23rd Law Commission was formally constituted on September 1, 2024, with its term extending until August 31, 2027. It comprises a total of seven members, including: One Chairperson: Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari, Four full-time members: Including Hitesh Jain (a lawyer) and P. Verma (an academician who was also part of the 22nd Law Commission),Two ex-officio members: From the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department
