Rajbala & Ors vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015, in light of Articles 40, 243B, 243E, and 243K of the Constitution. The Court reaffirmed that the establishment and functioning of Panchayati Raj institutions must align with constitutional mandates, emphasizing the necessity for state legislation to adhere to the provisions of Part IX. The Court upheld the validity of the Amendment Act, confirming that it does not violate the constitutional framework governing local self-governance in India.