A decision taken by a local Panchayat in Rajasthan's Jalore district has triggered widespread criticism. The Sundhamaata Patti Panchayat of the Chaudhari community has announced a ban on smartphones with cameras for women across 15 villages.

Justification included concerns about children's eyesight and women using phones to occupy children. The decision, restricting phone use even at social events, sparked criticism regarding personal freedoms and gender roles.