SC dismisses plea against Manipur HC panchayat polls order

Supreme Court declines plea challenging Manipur HC order extending panchayat poll deadline

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in the Manipur High Court's decision to extend panchayat elections until October 16. The state government argued that ongoing law and order issues and President's Rule made immediate polls impractical. The High Court's order allows for the restoration of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, with a detailed electoral schedule now in place following significant delays due to ethnic violence.

SC Refuses to Interfere with Manipur HC Order Extending Panchayat Polls Deadline

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea challenging the Manipur High Court order extending the deadline for conducting Panchayat elections in the state until October 16, 2026. India News | SC Refuses to Interfere with Manipur HC Order Extending Panchayat Polls Deadline.

SC dismisses plea against Manipur HC panchayat polls order

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, July 2, refused to entertain a plea challenging the Manipur High Court order extending the deadline for conducting panchayat elections in the state to October 16 this year. A partial working day bench comprising Justices N Kotiswar Singh and N V Anjaria dismissed the appeal filed by Pheiroijam Heramani and others against the May 19, 2026 judgement of the high court. The bench took note of the submissions…