RAJBALA vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015, under Article 40 and Article 246(3) of the Constitution. The Court held that the Act must comply with the constitutional provisions regarding the establishment and functioning of Panchayati Raj institutions as mandated by the 73rd Amendment. The judgment emphasized that any law affecting the duration and elections of Panchayats must adhere to the stipulations of Articles 243B and 243E, ensuring that elections are conducted within the prescribed timeframe.