Women’s Reservation Act 2023 comes into force: Gazette notification
The Hindu·6h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Women's Reservation Act 2023, granting 33% quota to women in legislatures, officially came into force Thursday following Union Law Ministry notification. The act's delayed implementation from 2026 sparked debate in Parliament regarding amendments for 2029 rollout. Officials cited technical reasons for the timing but clarified current legislative bodies cannot immediately implement the reservation policy.
Key Entities
Women's Reservation Act 2023Union Law Ministry33% quotaParliamentApril 16, 2026