Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Community Development — Landmark Judgments

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Landmark Judgments

Rajesh Kumar Gupta vs. State of U.P. and Others

2007

The Supreme Court emphasized the mandatory nature of Gram Sabha meetings and their role in community development planning. The judgment reinforced that Gram Sabhas are not mere…

Nagar Mahapalika, Bareilly vs. State of U.P.

2006

This judgment clarified the relationship between urban and rural local bodies in community development, establishing that both have distinct but complementary roles in…

People's Union for Civil Liberties vs. Union of India (MGNREGA Case)

2001-ongoing

This landmark case established the right to work and led to the enactment of MGNREGA, demonstrating how community development can be rights-based and legally enforceable rather…

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