One Hundred and Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of India

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The Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019

Summary
- It extends the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Lok Sabha and in State Legislative Assemblies for another ten years, until 25 January 2030. The previous expiry date was 26 January 2020 (set by the 95th Amendment).

Key points
- Anglo-Indian representation: The amendment does not extend the two reserved seats for Anglo-Indian members. The practice of nominating Anglo-Indian members by the President on the Prime Minister’s recommendation is effectively abolished.
- Article 334 changes: The marginal heading becomes “Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after certain period,” and the wording is updated so that the time limits reflect eightieth years for one part and seventieth years for another part of the provision.
- Legislative history: Introduced in the Lok Sabha on 9 December 2019 by Ravi Shankar Prasad; Lok Sabha passed it on 10 December 2019; Rajya Sabha passed it on 12 December 2019; President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent on 21 January 2020; it came into force on 25 January 2020.