Supreme Court refuses plea for mandatory rotation of SC and ST constituencies
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Why in news
The Supreme Court refused a plea by Jagdish Singh seeking mandatory rotation of SC and ST reserved constituencies, ruling that such matters fall under the legislative domain.
Background
A Bench including Chief Justice of India Surya Kant heard the challenge against the Delimitation Act, 2002. The court held that the demand for mandatory rotation must be addressed by Parliament rather than the judiciary.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe court ruled that the rotation of reserved seats is a legislative matter, not a judicial one.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional balance between judicial review and legislative autonomy regarding the delimitation of reserved constituencies in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legislative supremacy: Delimitation as a policy decision involving complex demographic and political considerations.
- Judicial restraint: Limitation of the court's role in policy-making regarding seat reservation and rotation.
Keywords: Judicial Review · Legislative Domain · Delimitation · Constitutionalism · Reserved Constituencies
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