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The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Calcutta High Court's directive allowing electronic nominations for panchayat elections, despite the Information Technology Act 2000 not applying to the West Bengal State Election Commission. The Court held that the High Court's interpretation of the West Bengal Elections Act 2003 was incorrect, emphasizing that the election process must adhere strictly to existing laws. Consequently, the Supreme Court stayed the High Court's order and directed that the panchayat elections proceed as scheduled, ensuring fairness in the electoral process.