Today, On 8th August, The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL filed by the Delimitation Demand Committee for Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. The bench said it will soon fix a date for a detailed hearing.
The proposed delimitation post-2026 will significantly impact Lok Sabha and Assembly seat distributions, potentially altering political power among states. Concerns arise, particularly from southern states, about reduced representation despite their economic contributions. Instead of increasing the number of legislators, enhancing local governance and efficiency should be prioritized to better address citizens’ needs.
The Supreme Court of India has reserved judgment on a petition urging the Central Government to conduct a delimitation exercise for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, arguing it is unconstitutional to exclude these states while including Jammu and Kashmir. The petitioner’s lawyer emphasized the need for equal treatment across states, challenging the government’s stance.
NEW DELHI: Today, 8th April: The Supreme Court has ruled that Governor R.N Ravi’s delay and refusal to give assent to 10 bills passed by the state legislature — including two passed during the AIADMK regime — was “illegal” and “arbitrary”. This judgment has been called a “historic verdict” by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
New Delhi: Today, 17th March, The Supreme Court has given the Central Government three months to complete the pending delimitation process in the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam. This decision came after the Centre, through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, requested additional time to conduct the exercise.
NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Central Government regarding a plea that challenges the validity of Article 334A of the Indian Constitution. This article relates to the reservation of seats for women in Parliament and State Assemblies, under the 2023 Women’s Reservation Law.