Women's Reservation Bill: Implement quota without delimitation, says former HC judge
Former High Court judge Justice K. Chandru advocated for the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) without waiting for delimitation. He argued that delaying the quota until after the 2026 census and subsequent delimitation would postpone women's representation for decades, potentially until 2049. Justice Chandru highlighted that the Bill's objective is to enhance women's participation, not to adjust constituency boundaries. He suggested that the quota could be implemented by increasing the total number of seats in the Lok Sabha or by reserving seats through a rotation system, similar to local body elections.
Key Points
- Former High Court judge Justice K. Chandru advocates for immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill.
- He argues that linking the quota to delimitation, post-2026 census, would delay women's representation for decades.
- The Bill's primary goal is to increase women's participation, not to redraw constituency boundaries.
- Implementation could involve increasing Lok Sabha seats or using a rotation system for reserved seats.
Exam Facts
- The Women's Reservation Bill is officially known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
- Article 329(a) of the Constitution prohibits courts from interfering in delimitation matters.
- The Bill reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
- The next census is scheduled for 2026, and delimitation would follow.
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