Rajasthan High Court Demands Immediate Municipality Elections

The Rajasthan High Court has issued a stern warning to the State Election Commission over its delay in conducting municipality elections. Justice Anoop Dhand, leading a single-judge bench, emphasized that the Election Commission cannot passively allow such postponements.

The delay, according to the court, disrupts local self-governance and contravenes constitutional mandates. Several urban local bodies in Rajasthan face expired terms without elections being held within the required six-month period.

The court's directive mandates the State Election Commission to urgently organize the pending elections, ensuring the restoration of democratic processes at the grassroots level.

(With inputs from agencies.)