STATE OF GUJARAT vs JAMNADAS G. PABRI AND ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 303A of the Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1961, establishing that for the extension of panchayat terms, two conditions must be met: (1) the existence of disturbances in the State, and (2) the State government's subjective satisfaction that it is not expedient to hold elections. The Court held that the first condition is an objective fact requiring proof, while the second is a subjective opinion not subject to judicial review. The Court allowed the appeal, affirming the government's power to extend panchayat terms under the specified conditions.