Election Commission Controversy

The Delimitation Bill, 2026 proposed a major restructuring of India's parliamentary representation, including a potential expansion of the Lok Sabha's maximum strength from 550 to 850 members. However, the constitutional amendment linked to the proposal did not secure the required majority in Parliament, and the dependent delimitation legislation was not proceeded with. The development has major implications for women's reservation, federal representation and the future of electoral reform.

Twenty-one Indian news publishers have challenged key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, in the Supreme Court, arguing that the privacy law lacks a meaningful safeguard for journalism and could chill investigative reporting. The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and will hear the matter again on November 17, 2026.