The Manipur High Court ruled that panchayat members cannot remain in office after five years, striking down a 1996 amendment to the Panchayat Raj Act as unconstitutional. The Court restored the original law, ordering fresh elections within six months.
Today (2nd May): The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to prevent child marriages in the state, holding village heads and panchayat members accountable. The court’s decision responds to a PIL and aims to enforce the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006. It emphasizes the responsibility of local governance bodies in preventing such marriages.
