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 J-K’s delimitation: SC to deliver verdict tomorrow. 

The delimitation process involves redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies in a region, taking into account changes in population and other relevant factors. In the case of Jammu and Kashmir, the delimitation exercise was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Delimitation Act, 2002, which applies to all states and union territories in India.

The petitioners in this case argue that the delimitation exercise was carried out without taking into account the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted the region a high degree of autonomy. They also claim that the delimitation has resulted in the imbalance of representation of different regions and communities in the newly formed union territory.

The judgment of the Supreme Court on this matter will have important implications for the political and constitutional future of Jammu and Kashmir. It will determine the validity of the delimitation exercise and the impact it may have on the representation of different communities and regions in the union territory.

The exercise was completed on May 5, 2022 when the delimitation panel unveiled its final order.

The petitioners have contended that the Article 170 of the Constitution of India indicates that next delineation exercise is to be carried out only after 2026, enforcing the delimitation process in UT of J-K is not only arbitrary but also violative of the basic structure of the Constitution.

They have submitted that the Delimitation Commission does not have the power to carry out the exercise as under Section 9 (1) (b) of the Representation of Peoples Act, 1950 and Section 11(1) (b) of the Delimitation Act 2022, the power vested on the Election Commission is to update the Delimitation order by making the necessary changes on account of subsequent events and the said power cannot change boundaries or areas or extent of any constituency by way of any notification.