Court Stays Panchayat Polls In Certain Parts Of Punjab; Criticizes State For 'Blatant Abuse Of Power', States Attempt To Destroy Fair Election : Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a critical intervention, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued an interim stay on the upcoming Panchayat Elections, set to take place on October 15, 2024, citing a "blatant abuse of power" by the Punjab Government regarding the filing of nomination papers. This decision comes in response to a series of petitions highlighting irregularities in the election process. Case Overview The vacation bench, comprising Justice Sandeep Moudgil and…