Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Women's Reservation Law Implementation Timeline

Nov 10, 2025 08:08 pm CST

The Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response regarding the implementation of the women's reservation law that mandates one-third representation for women in legislative bodies. Justice Nagarathna, the only female Supreme Court judge, highlighted that women constitute 48% of the population yet remain India's largest minority in terms of political representation. The Constitution Amendment requires census and delimitation before implementation, with the reservation set to remain in force for 15 years once enacted.