With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body and lacks the protection of comprehensive constitutional guidelines.
2. Parliament has the authority to enact laws to govern the process of delimitation.
3. The Delimitation Commission's decision can be challenged in the court.

Which of the given above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

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With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is a statutory body and lacks the protection of comprehensive constitutional guidelines.
2. Parliament has the authority to enact laws to govern the process of delimitation.
3. The Delimitation Commission's decision can be challenged in the court.

Which of the given above statements are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Context: The Supreme Court, in its recent verdict in Kishorchandra Chhanganlal Rathod v. Union of India (2024) has asserted the power of judicial review over the Delimitation Commission&rsquo;s orders, marking a crucial step towards fortifying democratic principles in Indian electoral jurisprudence.

Statement 1 is correct: The Delimitation Commission is a statutory body, but it lacks the protection of comprehensive constitutional guidelines.

Statement 2 is correct: Delimitation Commission Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. After the commencement of the Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission.

Statement 3 is not correct: The Delimitation Commission in India is a high power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court.

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With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. It is a statutory body and lacks the protection of comprehensive constitutional guidelines. 2. Parliament has the authority to enact laws to govern the process of delimitation. 3. The Delimitation Commission's decision can be challenged in the court. Which of the given above statements are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only