With reference to the delimitation of electoral constituencies in India, consider the following statements: 1. The current delimitation of territorial constituencies in the Lok Sabha is based on the census of 2001. 2. Delimitation Commission orders are final and cannot be called in question before any court of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The 87th Amendment Act of 2003 provided for the delimitation of electoral constituencies on the basis of the 2001 census, without altering the total number of seats allocated to each state in the Lok Sabha. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. Furthermore, to avoid indefinite delays in holding elections, the orders of the Delimitation Commission are final and have the force of law; they cannot be challenged in any court. Hence, Statement 2 is also correct.