Amendment 106 of 106 · 2023 · Social change

The Constitution (One hundred and sixth Amendment) Act, 2023

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: reserves one third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and the Delhi assembly.

Legislative milestones

Introduced in Lok Sabha
Passed by Lok Sabha
Passed by Rajya Sabha
Presidential assent and gazette
Brought into force

The reservation becomes operative after the first census taken after commencement and a delimitation exercise under Article 334A.

Articles touched

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