Manisha Ravindra Panpatil vs The State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court held that the disqualification of the appellant, an elected Sarpanch, was unjustified as it was based on unverified allegations regarding her residence on government land. The Court emphasized the need for a proper fact-finding inquiry before such actions are taken, highlighting that the disqualification appeared to be motivated by gender bias against a female Sarpanch. The Court overturned the orders of the Collector and the High Court, reinstating the appellant in her position.