Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL against husbands running proxy panchayats through wives; says women willingly allow it

"This is complete interference in the executive’s affairs. The women are willingly lending their shoulders to such a scenario. What can be done by us?" the Court asked.

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed against the menace of husbands running village local bodies through proxies including their wives who contest elections from posts reserved for women [Mundona Rural Development Foundation vs Union of India].

Loading content, please wait...

Supreme Court of India

Womens Rights

Panchayats

Panchayati Raj Rules