Hold Local Bodies Polls by May 31: Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Himachal Pradesh Govt, SEC

The Supreme Court has extended the Himachal Pradesh local body election deadline from April 30 to May 31, responding to a state petition. The Court modified the High Court’s earlier order to ensure the polls are conducted within the revised timeframe.

Panchayat Polls Row: Himachal Moves Supreme Court Against High Court Order Over April 30 Deadline

The Supreme Court will examine whether the Disaster Management Act, 2005 can justify delaying Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh, despite constitutional mandates. The case arises after the state challenged a High Court order directing PRI polls by April 30.