What was the Supreme Court's response to the challenges against provisions of the women's reservation law
The Supreme Court dismissed pleas challenging provisions of the women's reservation law.
- The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the women's reservation law, dismissing the pleas challenging its provisions.
- The law provides for a 33% reservation for women in local body elections, aiming to increase women's participation in governance.
- The court emphasized the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment in the democratic process.
- It noted that the law seeks to address the historical discrimination and underrepresentation of women in decision-making bodies.
- The court's decision reaffirms the government's commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women in India.
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