Supreme Court Restores Election of Sarpanch in Panchayat Election Dispute — Clarifies Relief Clause Interpretation. The Court emphasized the need for liberal interpretation of procedural laws to ensure justice....
The dispute arose from the election for the office of Sarpanch of Pondosguda Gram Panchayat, Orissa, held in February 2002. The election featured eight candidates, but only two remained after six with...




