Usha Devi@Usha Kumari vs The State Of Bihar

The Supreme Court considered the validity of a no-confidence motion under Sections 44(3) and 70(4) of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 2006. The key issue was whether the motion succeeds based on a majority of members present at the special meeting or a majority of the total members. The Full Bench of the Patna High Court held that a majority of members present is sufficient. The Supreme Court granted leave and condoned delay to hear the appeals challenging this interpretation. The judgment clarifies the procedural requirements for no-confidence motions in Panchayat bodies under the Act.