Delimitation in Andhra, Telangana: Supreme Court dismisses plea; exercise to take place only after 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking delimitation for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional mandates. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi upheld that adjustments to state assembly seat numbers, as per Article 170, must await the first census data post-2026.Original Article