BALDEO SINGH AND OTHERS vs THE STATE OF BIHAR AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the provisions of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, specifically Section 62, which grants concurrent jurisdiction to Gram Cutcherries and ordinary criminal courts. The appellants argued that this concurrent jurisdiction was discriminatory and violated Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court held that the provisions are not discriminatory, as they ensure that cases cognizable by Gram Cutcherries are primarily tried by them unless specific actions are taken under Sections 70 or 73, thus maintaining the integrity of the jurisdictional framework.