High Court of Karnataka Quashes Disqualification of Councilors for Violating Party Whip in Municipal Election — Procedural Lapses and Lack of Opportunity to Show Cause Render Disqualification Order Invalid. The court held that disqualification under the Karnataka Local Authorities (Disqualification of Defection) Act, 1987 requires strict compliance with natural justice and proof of valid whip.
29 Jun 2017The petitioners, Smt. Hemalata Suguresh Nagaloti and Sri. Hussainsab Shamidsab Bhagwan, were elected councilors of the City Municipal Council, Ilkal, ...
