Special laws such as the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the National Security Act apply in different areas but do not cover the offense of sedition.
The Law Commission today said the government should ratify a UN convention against torture and bring a law to punish officials who indulge in such practices.
There should be no automatic denial of bail to a person accused of being involved in terror acts, the Law Commission has cautioned indicating that evidence should be given priority.
The Law Commission has decided to go slow on its report on the uniform civil code as it will await the Supreme Court verdict on triple talaq.
New Delhi: The Law Commission, in a report released on Monday, recommended India abolish the death penalty, with the exception of terror-related offences, saying that sending a convict to the gallows has lost its relevance
PM to launch digital version of epic 'Ramcharitmanas'New Delhi: A special "digital" version of epic 'Ramcharitmanas' prepared by All India Radio (AIR) will be released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi todayHardik Patel to pitch reservation
New Delhi: Terming the current rule which disqualifies candidates upon conviction "incapable" of keeping criminals away from electoral politics, the Law Commission has recommended that the disqualification should happen after framing of charges in cases
New Delhi: The Supreme Court may consider referring to the Law Commission a plea seeking action by the Election Commission against political parties whose leaders indulge in making inflammatory speeches preaching hatred against people coming
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