Women’s Reservation Law: Supreme Court Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Respond to PIL Seeking Implementation

The Supreme Court of India gave the government four weeks to reply to a PIL seeking the women’s reservation law. This law mandates one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha, all State Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

33% Women’s Quota in Lok Sabha: “Aiming to Roll It Out in the Next Election” Says Centre

The Centre is planning to implement 33% women’s reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha polls under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. Linked to the delimitation process, it proposes one-third seats for women in Parliament and assemblies.

Supreme Court Declines Plea for Immediate Implementation of Women’s Reservation Law

New Delhi, Jan 12: In a significant development, the Supreme Court, led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, declined to entertain a plea advocating for the urgent and time-bound implementation of the Women’s Reservation Law. This law, aimed at ensuring a 33 percent quota for women, was proposed to be enforced in the upcoming […]