Sharanjit Kaur & Anr vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 in relation to criminal proceedings under the IPC, specifically Section 420 IPC concerning cheating and fraud. The Court held that the provisions of the Panchayati Raj Act do not preclude the prosecution under the IPC for serious allegations of embezzlement, affirming the High Court's dismissal of anticipatory bail applications. The Court emphasized that the Gram Panchayat's powers do not negate the prosecuting authority's right to pursue criminal charges under the IPC.