Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Functions and Powers — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

Rajbala & Others vs. State of Haryana & Others

2015

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of educational qualifications for panchayat elections, ruling that such requirements do not violate the right to equality. The…

State of Bihar vs. Bal Mukund Sah

2000

This case established the principle that panchayats have the authority to levy taxes and fees as authorized by state legislation, but cannot exceed the constitutional and legal…

Gram Panchayat Surjapur vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

2018

The Allahabad High Court ruled that gram panchayats have the authority to regulate construction activities within their jurisdiction and can impose penalties for violations of…

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