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 papers for elections to the managing committee of a cooperative society. The court, presided by Justice Shailesh P. Brahme, issued notice to the respondents and directed them to file their reply affidavit by the next date. The matter was listed for final disposal on 21-07-2026 at 4:00 p.m. The court did not delve into the merits of the case at this stage.
Headnote
A) Cooperative Law - Election Dispute - Rejection of Nomination - Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 - Petitioners challenged rejection of their nomination papers for election to managing committee of a cooperative society - Court issued notice to respondents and directed filing of reply affidavit - Held that matter requires consideration and listed for final disposal (Para 1-2).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the rejection of nomination papers of the petitioners for elections to the managing committee of a cooperative society was valid and in accordance with law.
Final Decision
Court issued notice to the respondents, returnable on 21-07-2026 at 4:00 p.m., and directed respondents to file reply affidavit. Matter listed for final disposal.
Law Points
- Election law
- Cooperative societies
- Nomination rejection
- Writ jurisdiction
Case Details
2026 LawText (BOM) (07) 120
Writ Petition No. 3252 of 2026, Writ Petition No. 3253 of 2026, Writ Petition No. 3254 of 2026, 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 papers for election to managing committee of a cooperative society.
Remedy Sought
Petitioners sought to challenge the rejection of their nomination papers and sought appropriate relief from the court.
Filing Reason
Rejection of nomination papers for election to the managing committee of a cooperative society.
Issues
Whether the rejection of nomination papers of the petitioners was valid and in accordance with law.
Submissions/Arguments
Petitioners argued that their nomination papers were wrongly rejected. Respondents were directed to file reply affidavit.
Ratio Decidendi
The court did not decide the merits at this stage; it only issued notice and directed filing of reply affidavit for final disposal.
Judgment Excerpts
Issue notice to the respondents, for final disposal, returnable on 21.07.2026 at 4:00 p.m..
Procedural History
The writ petitions were filed on an unspecified date. On 17-07-2026, the court issued notice to respondents and listed the matter for final disposal on 21-07-2026.
Acts & Sections
- Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960:
