Date of the Judgment: 27 January 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 109 Judges: B.V. Nagarathna, J. and Satish Chandra Sharma, J. (Divided Opinion) Can a family bury their deceased in their own village, or must they use a designated site? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case from Chhattisgarh. The core […]
Supreme Court reinstates Sarpanch, highlighting gender bias in local governance LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the removal of an elected Sarpanch based on allegations of encroachment, without proper verification, is justified. CASE TYPE: Civil Appeal concerning local governance and women’s representation. Case Name: Manisha Ravindra Panpatil vs. The State of Maharashtra & Ors. [Judgment Date]: 27 September
Supreme Court Disposes of Appeal Regarding Gram Panchayat Member Disqualification: Sau. Sharda Suresh Ingole vs. Additional Commissioner, Amravati Division & Ors. (28 March 2018) Date of the Judgment: 28 March 2018 Citation: Civil Appeal No(s). 3351 of 2018 [@ Special Leave Petition (C) No. 33695 of 2016] Judges: Kurian Joseph, J., Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J.,
