Today, On 23rd July, The Supreme Court praised Nagaland for holding local body elections with a 33% women’s quota and closed the contempt case against the state government. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan commended the participation and success of women candidates. The Court had previously mandated the reservation of one-third of the seats for women in these elections.
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Nagaland approved a 33% reservation for women in municipal and town council elections, after a 15-year legal battle. Despite opposition, the Supreme Court upheld this constitutional mandate. The state government repeatedly postponed elections, defying court orders. This decision marks a significant step towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in the region.