Rajasthan High Court dismisses petitions challenging panchayat delimitation, paving way for local elections

Rajasthan High Court dismissed over 60 petitions challenging the delimitation and reorganization of Panchayati Raj institutions, clearing the path for local body elections. The court deemed delimitation a policy and administrative matter, stating judicial intervention could unnecessarily delay the electoral process, which is crucial for democratic functioning. The Supreme Court had previously greenlit the delimitation process, ordering elections to be held by April 15, 2026.