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This is an archive article published on December 16, 2023
Implementing Women’s reservation law: HC refuses to entertain plea
The advocate, representing the central government, said the issue of implementation was already pending before the SC.
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A single judge bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad said the prayers in the petition were in the nature of “public interest” and granted the petitioner, advocate Yogamaya M G, the liberty to withdraw the petition and file a PIL.
The Delhi High Court Friday refused to entertain a plea for a “time-bound” and “urgent” implementation of the Women’s reservation law to ensure 33% quota for women in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
A single judge bench of Justice Subramonium Prasad said the prayers in the petition were in the nature of “public interest” and granted the petitioner, advocate Yogamaya M G, the liberty to withdraw the petition and file a PIL.
The advocate, representing the central government, said the issue of implementation was already pending before the SC.
“The lack of tangible progress or a clear roadmap for implementation raises concerns about the sincerity of the authorities in giving effect to this vital legislative measure,” the plea states.
The plea made political parties, including the Congress and BJP, as respondents and sought a direction to EC to issue a directive to all parties for their responses and plans for the implementation of the law before the 2024 polls.
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