Subrata Acharjee And Ors vs Union Of India And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Constitution (72nd Amendment) Act, 1992, specifically the introduction of sub-Article (3B) to Article 332, which allows for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Tripura Legislative Assembly based on historical representation rather than strict population proportions. The Court ruled that this amendment does not violate the constitutional mandate for proportional representation as it aims to ensure political equality and justice. The holding confirmed the validity of the amendment, emphasizing that it aligns with the basic features of the Constitution.