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WOMEN QUOTA NEWS

Delhi Assembly passes censure motion against Opposition after defeat of women quota bill

April 28, 2026 10:01 pm

Black chapter in Indian democracy, says CM; BJP stages protest, wears black bands

Govt explores delinking women’s quota from Census, delimitation; considers lottery system for 2027 polls

March 11, 2026 4:43 am

Government wants to amend Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during ongoing Budget Session; Kiren Rijiju has twice spoken to Mallikarjun Kharge on the issue, say sources

Delhi HC refuses to hear PIL on women quota law

December 19, 2023 8:02 am

After some arguments, the petitioner’s counsel sought to withdraw the plea and was granted liberty to approach the top court.

From history to the road ahead: Top 10 reads on the women’s reservation Bill

September 22, 2023 3:34 pm

The historic women's reservation Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha with near unanimity and in the Rajya Sabha unanimously.

HC strikes down 100% quota rule for women staff in nursing colleges

March 12, 2023 3:57 am

The court has also quashed Note-2 prescribed in Schedule III of the Chhattisgarh Medical Education (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 2013, which made only female candidates eligible for direct recruitment to these posts.

Haryana mulls 50% quota for women in panchayat polls

July 15, 2020 11:52 am

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the panchayats portfolio, confirmed Monday that they were discussing the issue with different sections of the society.

Cabinet clears 33% quota for women in Delhi Police, all UTs

March 21, 2015 3:56 am

The Cabinet also approved that suitable enabling provisions should be made in the Recruitment Rules by police forces of all UTs.

Nitish Kumar grants Bihar women 35% quota in police jobs

March 24, 2013 8:57 am

The state spends over Rs 2,800 for cycle,uniform and scholarship schemes for students.

Left regime law on 50% quota for women to be replaced

March 21, 2012 8:00 pm

WB govt says reservation for women in the 3-tier panchayat system was illegal.

50% reservation to women in Panchayat Raj institutions in AP

April 08, 2011 3:45 pm

Andhra Pradesh govt has amended some rules in the Panchayat Raj Act providing 50% reservation.

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