STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH vs SURINDER SINGH BANOLTA

The Supreme Court held that Article 243B and Article 243O of the Constitution of India establish the framework for the constitution of Panchayats and bar judicial interference in electoral matters related to Panchayats. The Court emphasized that disqualifications for Panchayat membership, as outlined in Section 122 of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, must be adhered to, and any disputes regarding disqualifications should be resolved as per the provisions of the Act. The judgment reinforced the supremacy of constitutional provisions in matters of local self-governance and electoral integrity.