Tamil NaduMonday, 10 August 2026·The Hindu - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu reconstitutes Law Commission; D. Krishnakumar named Chairman for three-year term
Tamil Nadu reconstituted its Law Commission and appointed former Manipur High Court Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar as Chairman.
Key highlights
Direct fact
The Tamil Nadu government reconstituted the State Law Commission and appointed former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court D. Krishnakumar as Chairman, with the term of office fixed at three years from the date he assumes charge.
Key specifics
- Justice D. Krishnakumar is the former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
- Justice R.M.T. Teekaa Raman was appointed as a full-time member.
- T.K. Ramachandran and A. Arunagiri were appointed as full-time members.
- P. Mohan Doss and R. Govindarajan were appointed as part-time members.
- The Chairman, full-time members and part-time members will serve for 3 years.
Exam lens
Governance question type: match the office-bearers of the Tamil Nadu Law Commission, remember the 3-year term, and identify D. Krishnakumar as Chairman.