Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
In the context of parliamentary representation, how are the delimitation of constituencies and seat reservation formulas for Sikkim protected against routine judicial challenges?
A. Through specific protective sub-clauses under Article 371F enacted during the 36th Amendment✓ Correct Answer
B. By placing all state election laws in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution
C. Through executive orders issued by the Prime Minister's Office
D. By exempting the state from the jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 371F contains specific clauses empowering Parliament to make provisions for the composition of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and reservation of seats for different communities, shielding these arrangements from general legal challenges that might otherwise arise under standard equality provisions. This meticulous constitutional engineering was deemed necessary to accommodate the delicate ethnic fabric of the region. The Election Commission conducts elections in adherence to these entrenched parameters.
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