Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Law Commission of India:
  1. The Law Commission is a non-constitutional and statutory body.
  2. It can take up review of the existing laws in India on its own (suo-motu).
  3. It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: 2 and 3
Notes: The Law Commission of India is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body; it is an executive body constituted by the Government of India. It works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice and may take up review of laws suo-motu or on reference from the Central Government. Hence, statements 2 and 3 are correct, statement 1 is incorrect.
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