Having More Than Two Children Disqualifies Gram Panchayat Member: Orissa HC Upholds Disqualification

The Orissa High Court upheld the disqualification of a gram panchayat member for having more than two children, reaffirming population control and family planning objectives. The Division Bench dismissed the appeal under Section 25(1)(v) of the Odisha Grama Panchayats Act, 1964.