The Union Territory Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026, set for discussion during the special session from April 16-18, proposes significant updates to the electoral framework for Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. This bill aims to synchronize existing laws with new delimitation rules and women's reservation policies as outlined in Article 334A of the Indian Constitution. Notably, it seeks to increase the number of nominated members in the Puducherry Assembly to five, ensuring at least two are women. The bill also empowers the Delimitation Commission to redraw assembly and parliamentary constituencies, which will be based on a flexible definition of 'population' rather than a fixed census year. For the assemblies, Delhi is mandated to have a minimum of 70 members, while Jammu & Kashmir will have at least 114 members. The bill maintains the current rule regarding the 24 seats reserved for Pakistan-occupied areas, keeping them vacant until those regions can elect representatives. Overall, the amendments are designed to modernize the legal framework, ensuring consistency and clarity in the electoral process.