The Rathi's in Asanda village of Haryana decided in a panchayat meeting that Sonia who married the dalit boy Ram Pal should dissolve her marriage and go back to her parents. This is an example of:

caste panchayat

The correct answer is Option 3: Caste panchayat

In the given situation, the Rathi community in Asanda village held a meeting where they demanded that Sonia dissolve her marriage to Ram Pal, a Dalit, and return to her parents. This decision was made by a traditional, community-based group, not by a democratically elected body. Such gatherings are referred to as caste panchayats. They function outside the legal and constitutional framework and enforce customary caste norms and social codes, often issuing directives on matters such as marriage, relationships, and family honor. This is distinct from a gram panchayat or gram sabha, which are formal, elected institutions under the Panchayati Raj system and are bound by the Constitution and law.