7-month pregnant sarpanch faces no-trust motion, Chhattisgarh High Court steps in

Referring to Supreme Court observations recognising the right to health as part of the right to life and emphasising maternity protection, the court noted that removal of elected women representatives should not be treated casually.A seven-month pregnant village sarpanch has received temporary relief in a no-confidence motion after the Chhattisgarh High Court deferred the proceedings, saying elected panchas (ward members) have a “statutory and democratic right” to seek her removal, but authorities must also ensure she gets a fair opportunity to respond without compromising her health or that of her unborn child.