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Can adoption save your election? Orissa High Court dismisses woman sarpanch’s petition in ‘two-child’ ruling

January 21, 2026 11:48 am

Orissa Gram Panchayat Act: Justice V Narasingh was hearing a petition filed by a woman who was elected as a sarpanch of a village panchayat and observed that excluding adoption from the statutory bar would amount to rewriting the law.

BJP asks President to return ordinance on convicted lawmakers to govt

March 14, 2014 2:52 pm

Pranab Mukherjee has assured that he will examine the matter,says Swaraj.

Cabinet overrules Supreme Court,clears ordinance to protect convicted MPs

September 25, 2013 5:53 pm

Decision comes two months after SC ruled in favour of immediate disqualification.

Bill on disqualification of lawmakers deferred in Rajya Sabha

April 08, 2014 2:52 pm

The opposition pressed for detailed discussion on the crucial issue.

Govt may seek review of Supreme Court's order on convicted lawmakers

April 09, 2014 2:23 pm

Law Minister Kapil Sibal said the govt will discuss and decide on the verdict.

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