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 Supreme Court addressed gender discrimination faced by elected women representatives, particularly regarding the arbitrary removal of a female Sarpanch in rural areas. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted entrenched biases and systemic prejudice against women, calling for urgent reform and emphasizing the need for empowering female leadership in governance.
