#Article 243T

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that Scheduled Castes reservation in municipal elections must be based on the 2011 Census data applied to current boundaries, invalidating reductions based on alternative surveys. The judgment reinforces constitutional compliance in delimitation, directly impacting electoral representation for marginalized communities.

High Court of Telangana directs municipal authorities to reconsider ST ward reservations in proportion to population increase, affirming constitutional obligation under Articles 243T and 243Y.