The High Court dismissed the writ appeal challenging the suspension of a Panchayat Sarpanch who was accused of creating religious unrest and discouraging COVID-19 vaccinations. The Court held the appeal lacked merit.
The writ appeal challenging the suspension of the Sarpanch was dismissed at the motion stage.
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WA No.183 of 2021
NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
Proceedings through video conferencing
WA No. 183 of 2021
(Arising out of order dated 16-06-2021 passed by the learned Single Judge in WPC No. 2296 of 2021)
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Versus
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Hon'ble Shri Prashant Kumar Mishra, Ag. Chief Justice
Hon'ble Smt. Rajani Dubey, J.
Judgment on Board By
Hon'ble Shri Prashant Kumar Mishra, Ag.Chief Justice.
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WA No.183 of 2021
09-07-2021
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provoking them not to get vaccinated. It may be the choice of an individual whether to be vaccinated or not but an office bearer of the Panchayat cannot spread lies that the COVID 19 vaccination itself is causing death, therefore, people should not get vaccinated.
SD/SD/- (Prashant Kumar Mishra) (Rajani Dubey) Acting Chief Justice Judge
Gowri
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court should grant relief to an appellant challenging the suspension of an elected Panchayat Sarpanch.
Whether a suspension order containing reasons and findings of unsatisfactory reply falls within the review of the administrative authority.
2 provisions across 1 enactments
Jaishankar Ram S/o Late Vijay Ram
State of Chhattisgarh
Prashant Kumar Mishra
Rajani Dubey
As recorded by the court registry
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