Colonial legacy not valid ground for repeal, says 22nd Law Commission tasked with reviewing the provision. The commission submitted its report to the Union Law Ministry on 24 May.
It also called for a special court in every district so that claims made by those accusing the state of wrongful prosecution can be addressed as swiftly.
Commission realised it was a ‘half-baked report’ which needed more debate, but has recommended a framework under which joint polls can be held in 2024.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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