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India · 2026Delimitation package and Supreme Court judges-strength ordinance define 2026
Through mid-June, 2026 was marked by a delimitation-related legislative package, including the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was negatived in the Lok Sabha, and by an ordinance increasing the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength. Corporate-law and transgender-rights amendment bills were also introduced.
Polity & Governanceराजव्यवस्था और शासन
- Delimitation Bill, 2026 introduced in the Lok Sabha — proposed a new Delimitation Commission for redrawing Lok Sabha and State Assembly constituencies; it became infructuous after the related constitutional amendment failed.
- Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced — sought constitutional changes linked to delimitation, including an increase in the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha; it was negatived in the Lok Sabha.
- Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 promulgated — increased the number of Supreme Court judges excluding the Chief Justice of India from 33 to 37, raising the Court's total sanctioned strength to 38.
- Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced — proposed changes linked to delimitation for Union Territories, including Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir; it became infructuous after the related constitutional amendment failed.
- परिसीमन विधेयक, 2026 लोकसभा में पेश किया गया — इसमें लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभा क्षेत्रों के पुनर्निर्धारण के लिए एक नए परिसीमन आयोग का प्रस्ताव था; संबंधित संविधान संशोधन के विफल होने के बाद यह निष्प्रभावी हो गया।
- संविधान (एक सौ इकतीसवां संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026 पेश किया गया — इसने लोकसभा की अधिकतम सदस्य संख्या में वृद्धि सहित परिसीमन से जुड़े संवैधानिक बदलावों की मांग की; इसे लोकसभा में अस्वीकृत कर दिया गया।
- सर्वोच्च न्यायालय (न्यायाधीशों की संख्या) संशोधन अध्यादेश, 2026 प्रख्यापित किया गया — इसमें भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश को छोड़कर सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के न्यायाधीशों की संख्या 33 से बढ़ाकर 37 कर दी गई, जिससे न्यायालय की कुल स्वीकृत संख्या 38 हो गई।
- केंद्र शासित प्रदेश कानून (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026 पेश किया गया — इसमें दिल्ली, पुडुचेरी और जम्मू और कश्मीर सहित केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों के लिए परिसीमन से जुड़े बदलावों का प्रस्ताव था; संबंधित संविधान संशोधन के विफल होने के बाद यह निष्प्रभावी हो गया।
Economyअर्थव्यवस्था
- Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman — set the year's framework for taxation, expenditure and development priorities.
- Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduced — proposed amendments to the Companies Act, 2013 and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008, including changes on compliance, small companies, CSR thresholds, mergers, valuation and corporate governance.
- वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण द्वारा केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 पेश किया गया — इसने कराधान, व्यय और विकास प्राथमिकताओं के लिए वर्ष की रूपरेखा निर्धारित की।
- कॉर्पोरेट कानून (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026 पेश किया गया — इसमें कंपनी अधिनियम, 2013 और सीमित देयता भागीदारी अधिनियम, 2008 में संशोधनों का प्रस्ताव किया गया, जिसमें अनुपालन, छोटी कंपनियों, सीएसआर (CSR) सीमा, विलय, मूल्यांकन और कॉर्पोरेट प्रशासन से संबंधित बदलाव शामिल हैं।
Society & Cultureसमाज और संस्कृति
- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 introduced — proposed changes to the definition of transgender persons, the certificate-of-identity process, and penalties for specified offences.
- ट्रांसजेंडर व्यक्ति (अधिकारों का संरक्षण) संशोधन विधेयक, 2026 पेश किया गया — इसमें ट्रांसजेंडर व्यक्तियों की परिभाषा, पहचान प्रमाण-पत्र की प्रक्रिया और निर्दिष्ट अपराधों के लिए दंड में बदलाव का प्रस्ताव किया गया।
Key figures
UPSC / State PCS — Exam focus
- Polity: the 84th Amendment extended the freeze on readjustment of Lok Sabha and State Assembly seats until after the first census held after 2026; the 2026 delimitation package sought to alter this framework but did not
- Polity: the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-first Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — links between delimitation, representation, federal balanc
- Polity: altering the Supreme Court's judge strength under Article 124(1) through legislation and the ordinance route, linked to judicial capacity and pendency.
- Economy: Union Budget 2026-27 and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 within the ease-of-doing-business and corporate-governance agenda.
- Social Justice: the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 and its proposed changes to identity recognition and offence provisions.
- राजव्यवस्था: 84वें संशोधन ने 2026 के बाद होने वाली पहली जनगणना तक लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभा सीटों के पुनर्निर्धारण पर रोक बढ़ा दी थी; 2026 के परिसीमन पैकेज ने इस ढांचे को बदलने का प्रयास किया लेकिन ऐसा नहीं कर सका
- राजव्यवस्था: संविधान (एक सौ इकतीसवां संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026, परिसीमन विधेयक, 2026 और केंद्र शासित प्रदेश कानून (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026 — परिसीमन, प्रतिनिधित्व और संघीय संतुलन के बीच संबंध
- राजव्यवस्था: कानून और अध्यादेश मार्ग के माध्यम से अनुच्छेद 124(1) के तहत सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के न्यायाधीशों की संख्या में परिवर्तन, जो न्यायिक क्षमता और मुकदमों के लंबित रहने से जुड़ा है।
- अर्थव्यवस्था: व्यापार करने में आसानी (ईज ऑफ डूइंग बिजनेस) और कॉर्पोरेट प्रशासन के एजेंडे के अंतर्गत केंद्रीय बजट 2026-27 और कॉर्पोरेट कानून (संशोधन) विधेयक, 2026।
- सामाजिक न्याय: ट्रांसजेंडर व्यक्ति (अधिकारों का संरक्षण) संशोधन विधेयक, 2026 और इसमें पहचान की मान्यता और अपराध के प्रावधानों में प्रस्तावित बदलाव।
Bills & Acts of 2026
From our live BillTracker — real legislation recorded for 2026.
This ordinance amends the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India.
Why it matters: Important for understanding judicial structure and reforms.
This bill aims to redefine the boundaries of electoral constituencies in India.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding electoral processes and representation.
This bill proposes amendments to various laws applicable in Union Territories.
Why it matters: Important for understanding governance in Union Territories.
This bill seeks to amend the Constitution of India for various purposes.
Why it matters: Crucial for understanding constitutional amendments and their implications.
This bill proposes amendments related to the reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding state reorganisation and its legal aspects.
This bill aims to streamline the administration of Central Armed Police Forces.
Why it matters: Important for understanding police reforms and governance.
This bill proposes amendments to the regulation of foreign contributions.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding foreign funding and its implications.
This bill aims to amend various corporate laws in India.
Why it matters: Important for understanding corporate governance and regulations.
This bill proposes amendments to enhance the rights of transgender persons.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding social justice and rights issues.
This bill seeks to regulate the design, construction, and operation of boilers in India.
Why it matters: Important for understanding industrial safety and labor regulations.
This bill proposes the repeal of the Mussalman Wakf Act to address issues related to wakf properties.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding minority rights and property laws.
This bill aims to amend existing regulations for the development and management of oilfields in India.
Why it matters: Important for understanding energy sector regulations and policies.
This bill proposes amendments to the Constitution Scheduled Tribes Order to update the list of Scheduled Tribes.
Why it matters: Important for understanding constitutional provisions related to tribal communities.
This bill aims to prevent and control water pollution through regulatory measures.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding environmental laws and water management.
This bill proposes amendments to the Constitution Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders to update their lists.
Why it matters: Important for understanding social justice and affirmative action policies.
This bill seeks to amend local bodies laws in Jammu and Kashmir to enhance governance.
Why it matters: Relevant for understanding governance and local administration in Jammu and Kashmir.
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