Panchayati Raj — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Panchayat Raj Sangharsh Samiti vs. State of U.P.

1992

This landmark judgment established that Panchayati Raj institutions have a constitutional right to function without undue interference from state governments. The Supreme Court…

K. Krishnamurthy vs. Union of India

2010

This case dealt with reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions and established important principles regarding rotation of reserved seats. The Supreme Court held that reservation…

Lily Thomas vs. Union of India

2013

While primarily dealing with disqualification of legislators, this judgment had significant implications for Panchayati Raj institutions. The Court held that persons convicted of…

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