Association Of Res.Of Mhow (Rom) & Anr vs Delimitation Commn.Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Delimitation Act, 2002, emphasizing that periodic readjustment of constituencies is essential to ensure equal representation in a democracy, as mandated by Articles 81, 170, 330, and 332 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the Delimitation Commission, constituted under Section 3 of the Act, is tasked with determining the allocation of seats based on the latest census figures, thereby addressing malapportionment issues. The appeal against the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition was dismissed, affirming the Commission's authority and the necessity of the delimitation process.