Sonam Lakra vs State Of Chhattisgarh

The Supreme Court granted leave and reinstated the appellant, a Sarpanch, who was unjustly removed due to baseless allegations of delay in project completion under the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Raj Adhiniyam, 1993. The Court found that the removal was a result of administrative imperiousness and a calculated effort by local authorities to undermine her credibility. The Court emphasized the need for supporting elected representatives in their developmental initiatives, holding that the appellant should be allowed to perform her duties without obstruction.