1. One Nation, One Election Initiative
High-Level Committee Report
- Chairman: Ram Nath Kovind (Former President)
- Submitted: March 14, 2024
- Report length: 18,626 pages
- Duration of study: 191 days
Stakeholder Consultations
- Political Parties
- 47 parties submitted views
- 32 supported simultaneous elections
- Extensive discussions held
- Public Response
- 21,558 responses received nationwide
- 80% supported simultaneous elections
- Expert Consultations
- 4 former Chief Justices of India
- 12 former High Court Chief Justices
- 4 former Chief Election Commissioners
- 8 State Election Commissioners
- Chairman, Law Commission
- Election Commission of India
- Economic Impact Study
- Consulted: CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM
- Findings: Asynchronous elections lead to:
- Increased inflation
- Slowed economic growth
- Affected public expenditure
- Impacted educational outcomes
- Disrupted social harmony
Implementation Recommendations
- Phase I: Simultaneous elections for
- Lok Sabha
- State Legislative Assemblies
- Phase II: Within 100 days of Phase I
- Municipal elections
- Panchayat elections
- Electoral Reforms
- Single electoral roll
- Uniform Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)
- Common voter ID for all three tiers
2. New Criminal Laws Implementation
Three New Laws (Effective July 1, 2024)
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023
Implementation Process
- Nationwide Conferences
- Locations: Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai
- Period: April-June 2024
- Theme: ‘India’s Progressive Path in Administration of Criminal Justice System’
- Key Participants
- Chief Justice of India
- Supreme Court Judges
- Attorney General
- Solicitor General
- High Court Judges
- Law enforcement officials
- Public prosecutors
- Academicians
- Law students
Key Features of New Laws
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
- Digital age crime management
- 3-year timeline for criminal trials
- 45-day limit for reserved judgments
- Electronic mode trials (Section 530)
3. Law Commission Recommendations
Major Reports
- NRI/OCI Matrimonial Issues
- Comprehensive central legislation
- Mandatory marriage registration
- Passport Act amendments
- International awareness programs
- Criminal Defamation
- Retained within criminal laws
- Balance between reputation rights and freedom of speech
- Epidemic Diseases Act Review
- Comprehensive framework for future epidemics
- Focus on health infrastructure
- Emergency response mechanisms
4. Digital Initiatives
New Notary Portal
- Features
- Online application submission
- Digital Certificate of Practice
- Progress monitoring
- DigiLocker integration
- Appointments
- 185 new notaries (2023-24)
- 32,350 provisional approvals
- Total capacity: 104,925 notaries
Digital Transformation
- LIMBS (Legal Information Management System)
- Real-time case tracking
- Online fee submission
- Remote order access
- E-Office Implementation
- Version 7.0
- Paperless workflow
- Digital file management
Cybersecurity Measures
- Infrastructure
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Cyber Security Crisis Management Plan
- Regular awareness programs
- Monthly security bulletin
5. International Cooperation
BRICS Engagement
- Ministers of Justice Meeting (September 2024)
- Focus: Legal reforms
- ADR mechanisms
- Mediation Act showcase
India-Singapore MoU (March 2024)
- International commercial dispute resolution
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Joint Consultative Committee
India-UK Cooperation
- Bilateral meetings with UK Lord Chancellor
- Legal professionals exchange
- Legislative drafting collaboration
6. Constitutional Initiatives
Hindi Course on Constitution
- Launch: November 26, 2024
- Partnership: NALSAR University
- 15 comprehensive videos
- Focus on accessibility and inclusivity
