The Himachal High Court refused to defer Panchayati Raj elections, directing polls for PRIs and urban local bodies before April 30, 2026. Disposing a PIL, the Division Bench ordered the State Election Commission to complete process by February 28.
Today, On 1st December, The Supreme Court said there should be no further impediment in holding the polls and refused to entertain the plea challenging Maharashtra’s local body delimitation. The Court made it clear that the election process must move ahead without any additional delays.
Today, On 14th November, The Kerala High Court refused to entertain the State’s plea to defer the SIR, saying judicial discipline requires the matter to be taken before the Supreme Court. The court closed the petition while allowing action based on pending cases.
An 18-year-old Mumbai resident has approached the Bombay High Court after the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) allegedly rejected her voter registration, highlighting gaps in the enrolment process ahead of the upcoming civic polls in the state.
In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has ordered the State Election Commission to ensure proper seating, drinking water, and a queue management system at polling booths. The Court also suggested developing a mobile app to show real-time queue updates for voters.
Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Election Commission to take immediate action to conduct overdue municipality elections. The court emphasized that the Election Commission cannot remain a silent spectator, upholding local self-governance and constitutional requirements.
Today, On 16th September, Supreme Court slammed Maharashtra State Election Commission for delaying local body elections, saying, “Your inaction reflects incompetence.” The Court directed that all elections must be conducted by January 31, 2026, and no further extensions will be allowed. The Supreme Court heard urgent pleas regarding the delayed local body elections in Maharashtra. […]
Uttarakhand High Court raised the question after an ADM replied in Hindi during a PIL hearing. The bench asked, “whether an officer of ADM level, who has no knowledge of English, can effectively control an executive position.”
The Uttarakhand High Court permitted to continue the panchayat elections after going through the reservation roster. It lifted the earlier stay order of June 23, bringing major relief to the state government.
Today, On 25th June, the Telangana High Court directed the state government to conduct local body elections within three months. The order came while hearing multiple petitions about the delay in gram panchayat polls.
