Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Law Commission of India is incorrect?

[A] It is neither a constitutional body nor a statutory body.

[B] It can undertake Suo-motu review of the existing laws.

[C] The recommendations of the commission are not binding on the government.

[D] The Union Minister of Law and Justice is the ex-officio Chairperson of the commission.

Answer: D
Notes:

Exp) Option d is the correct answer

Option a is correct. The Law Commission of India is a non-constitutional, non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India from time to time. It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India.

Option b is correct. The Law Commission can suo-motu or on the reference of the government, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations.

Option c is correct. It is an advisory body to the government and its recommendations are not binding upon the government.

Option d is incorrect. The Union Minister of Law and Justice is not the ex-officio Chairman of the commission. Law and Legislative Secretaries in the Law Ministry are the ex-officio members of the commission.

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