Appointment Notification for Law Commission of India Members

The Ministry of Law and Justice of India has issued a notification appointing Hon’ble Mr. Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari as the Chairperson and Prof. D P Verma and Shri Hitesh Jain as full-time Members of the 23rd Law Commission of India. These appointments are effective from April 15, 2025.

Notification on Amendments to Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code

The Law Commission of India has published an extraordinary gazette notification detailing amendments to various Indian laws, including the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The notification specifies new penalties and procedural changes, with some provisions effective immediately and others by 2027.

Law Commission Term Extended to August 31, 2024

The Law Commission of India has extended the term of the Twenty-second Law Commission. The extension is effective until August 31, 2024, maintaining the existing composition and terms of service for the Chairperson and members.

Law Commission of India Notification on Financial Penalties

The Law Commission of India issued a notification on February 21, 2020, detailing amendments to various acts, including the Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The notification specifies revised financial penalties for certain offenses, with amounts ranging from INR 2,25,000 to INR 2,50,000.

Surgical tool for scraping and collecting bone particles

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582416B2) to META TECHNOLOGIES S.R.L. for a surgical tool designed for scraping and collecting bone particles. The patent details specific components including a handle, collection chamber, stem, blade, and a spacer that defines a passage for bone particles.

Oscillating Decortication Burr Assembly Patent Grant

The USPTO has granted patent US12582417B2 for an oscillating decortication burr assembly. This patent covers a device designed for decorticating articular surfaces of human body joints, featuring a burr, support post, and handle that imparts oscillation to the burr.

Knee Surgery System Patent Granted

The USPTO has granted a patent (US12582418B2) to 4-Bar Precision Sports Medicine LLC for a knee surgery system, robot, and techniques for computer-guided knee repair and reconstruction. The patent was granted on March 24, 2026, following an application filed on March 10, 2023.

Tibial Suprapatellar Entry Portal System Patent Granted

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582419B2 for a tibial suprapatellar entry portal system. The patent, assigned to ORTHOXEL DAC, was granted on March 24, 2026, following a filing date of May 26, 2021.

Patent US12582420B2: Osteotomy cutting systems and surgical techniques

The USPTO has granted patent US12582420B2 for osteotomy cutting systems and surgical techniques related to bunion correction. The patent, filed on March 13, 2023, details specific surgical methods and apparatus for correcting bunions by coupling surgical tools to the cuneiform and metatarsal bones.

USPTO Patent Grant: Intraoperative Adjustable Guides, Systems, and Methods

The USPTO has granted patent US12582421B2 for intraoperative adjustable guides, systems, and methods. The patent was assigned to Wright Medical Technology, Inc. and covers devices designed for patient-specific bone engagement and adjustable guide surfaces.