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.
The Supreme Court of India has revoked bail for three accused in the murder of former sarpanch Dinesh Kumar Yadav, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime and the risk to witnesses. The murder, linked to political rivalry and planned assassination, occurred on May 31, 2023. The court mandated immediate surrender and expedited trial proceedings.
The Supreme Court ruled against the dismissal of Manish Ravindra Panpatil, a sarpanch in Maharashtra, emphasizing that removing elected representatives, especially women from rural areas, must be taken seriously. The court criticized systemic discrimination and insufficient investigations into allegations, reinstating Panpatil and highlighting the importance of supporting women’s leadership in governance.