Case Note & Summary
The judgment pertains to four writ petitions filed by Arjun Bhairu Kurade, Maruti Annaso Patil, Ramchandra Ganpati Patil, and Bajirao Shankar Koparde against the State of Maharashtra and other respondents. The petitioners challenged the rejection of their nomination forms for election to the Board of Directors of a cooperative society. The court issued notice to the respondents, returnable on 21-07-2026 at 4:00 p.m., for final disposal. The court directed the respondents to file a reply affidavit within two weeks. The matter was listed for final disposal on the returnable date.
Headnote
A) Cooperative Law - Election Dispute - Rejection of Nomination - Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 - Petitioners challenged rejection of their nomination forms for election to the Board of Directors of a cooperative society - Court issued notice to respondents and directed filing of reply affidavit - Held that the matter requires consideration and listed for final disposal (Paras 1-2).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the rejection of nomination forms of the petitioners by the Returning Officer for elections to the Board of Directors of a cooperative society was valid and in accordance with law.
Final Decision
The court issued notice to the respondents, returnable on 21-07-2026 at 4:00 p.m., for final disposal. The respondents were directed to file a reply affidavit within two weeks.
Law Points
- Election law
- Cooperative societies
- Rejection of nomination
- Right to contest
- Natural justice
Case Details
2026 LawText (BOM) (07) 81
502 Writ Petition No. 3252 of 2026, 503 Writ Petition No. 3253 of 2026, 504 Writ Petition No. 3254 of 2026, 505 Writ Petition No. 3255 of 2026
Adv. R. P. Pawar i/b Adv. Prabodh Patil, for Petitioner; Mr. Sanjay D. Rayrikar, AGP for the Respondent Nos.1 to 3-State
Arjun Bhairu Kurade, Maruti Annaso Patil, Ramchandra Ganpati Patil, Bajirao Shankar Koparde
The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Secretary And Ors., The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Secretary Dept. Of Co Operation And Ors., The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Secretary Dept. Of Co. Operation And Ors., The State Of Maharashtra Thr. Secretary Dept. Of Co Operation And Ors.
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Nature of Litigation
Writ petitions challenging rejection of nomination forms for election to the Board of Directors of a cooperative society.
Remedy Sought
Petitioners sought to challenge the rejection of their nomination forms and to be allowed to contest the election.
Filing Reason
The Returning Officer rejected the nomination forms of the petitioners for the election to the Board of Directors of a cooperative society.
Issues
Whether the rejection of nomination forms of the petitioners was valid and in accordance with the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 and the rules thereunder.
Submissions/Arguments
Petitioners argued that the rejection of their nomination forms was arbitrary and illegal.
Respondents have not yet filed a reply.
Ratio Decidendi
The court did not decide the merits as the matter was at the notice stage. The ratio will be determined after final hearing.
Judgment Excerpts
Issue notice to the respondents, for final disposal, returnable on 21.07.2026 at 4:00 p.m..
Procedural History
The petitioners filed writ petitions challenging the rejection of their nomination forms. The court issued notice to the respondents and listed the matter for final disposal on 21-07-2026.
Acts & Sections
- Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960:
