THE DELIMITATION BILL, 2026.

What does this law do?

This law adjusts the number of seats in India's national and state legislatures based on the latest census data, ensuring fair representation across states and union territories.

Who it affects

The law affects all states and union territories with legislative assemblies, the Election Commission, and the Delimitation Commission.

Key provisions

• Readjusts allocation of seats in the House of the People and Legislative Assemblies based on latest census figures.
• Creates a Delimitation Commission to oversee the process.
• Requires constituencies to be geographically compact and consider population distribution.
• Reserves seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.
• Allows for rotation of reserved seats for women.

Points worth noting

• This is a procedural law for delimitation, not a constitutional amendment.
• It repeals no older law (not stated in text).
• Creates a Delimitation Commission with specific members.
• The Commission has powers similar to a civil court for its proceedings.