Women’s Reservation Act Finally Enforced: 33% Quota Takes Effect Amid Heated Parliament Showdown

Brief By Abplive.com / 11:18 AM on 17 Apr 2026

The Women’s Reservation Act 2023, granting 33% seats to women in legislatures, has officially come into force following a Union Law Ministry notification effective April 16. The move coincides with ongoing parliamentary debates over amendments linked to its implementation timeline, with full rollout expected in 2029, intensifying political discussions nationwide.