The Rajasthan government told the Supreme Court that panchayat and municipal elections will be held by April next year. Accepting the assurance, the Court declined to interfere with the Rajasthan High Court’s order fixing the deadline.
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.
Jharkhand High Court slammed the state for failing to hold municipal polls despite orders and issued contempt notices to senior IAS officers. The court warned of framing charges for “willful disobedience.”
