A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court demanding the enforcement of the Delhi Panchayati Raj Act, 1954, to ensure local self-governance in rural areas of the capital. The Court has sought clarity on whether the Act is still valid and applicable.
The Uttarakhand High Court has stayed the upcoming panchayat elections in the state due to a dispute over reservation. The decision came amid growing concerns about fairness and representation in the poll process.
