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High Court of Karnataka Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Cooperative Society Elections — Petitioners Failed to Establish Violation of Statutory Provisions or Bye-laws. The court held that disputes relating to cooperative society elections must be raised under Section 39-A of the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959, and the writ petition is not maintainable in view of the alternative remedy.

14 Nov 2025

The petitioners, four individuals who are members of Vyavasaya Seva Sahakara Sangha Niyamita (VSNN), a cooperative society, filed a writ petition befo...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes Cancellation of Caste Validity Certificate and Rejection of Nomination in Lok Sabha Elections — Caste Scrutiny Committee Lacks Power of Review Under Section 7 of Maharashtra Caste Certificate Act, 2000. The Court held that a validity certificate issued under Section 6 of the Act cannot be cancelled by the Committee without express statutory authority and without following principles of natural justice.

24 Sep 2024

The petitioner, Rashmi Barve, a Zilla Parishad member, had obtained a caste validity certificate dated 17/02/2020 from the District Caste Certificate ...

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Supreme Court Allows Appeal in Part, Sets Aside Rajya Sabha Election Due to Improper Reception of Vote by Disqualified MLA. Disqualification under Section 8(3) of Representation of People Act, 1951 takes effect from date of conviction, not from start of day, but vote cast before conviction is valid; however, improper reception of vote at counting renders election void.

17 Jan 2020

The case involves an appeal against the dismissal of an election petition challenging the election of Dhiraj Prasad Sahu to the Rajya Sabha from Jhark...

High Court

Bombay High Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Sarpanch Election Due to Alternative Remedy Under Section 16 of Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961. Election Dispute Must Be Raised via Election Petition, Not Under Article 226.

20 Mar 2018

The petitioner, Gokul Chandanmal Sangvi, a defeated candidate in the Sarpanch election of Grampanchayat Fagne, filed a writ petition under Article 226...

High Court

High Court of Karnataka Quashes Notification and Election Notice for Town Panchayat President and Vice-President Posts Due to Non-Compliance with Section 42A of Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964. Court holds that provisional notification and public hearing are mandatory before final reservation of posts.

23 Mar 2017

The petitioner, B.N. Srinivas, challenged the legality of a notification dated 13.03.2017 issued by the State of Karnataka and an election notice date...

High Court

Bombay High Court Upholds Setting Aside of Councillor's Election for Bribery Under Representation of the People Act. Payment of Rs.500 to a voter constitutes corrupt practice of bribery under Section 123(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the election of the returned candidate is void.

14 Dec 2012

The case arises from an election petition filed by Respondent No.1 (original petitioner) challenging the election of the petitioner (original responde...

High Court

Bombay High Court Quashes Disqualification of Gram Panchayat Member for Pre-existing Encroachment — Section 14(1)(j-3) of Bombay Village Panchayats Act, 1958 Not Attracted for Encroachment Made Prior to Election. The court held that the disqualification provision applies only to encroachments made after the member's election or during his tenure, and since the construction was made in 1996 and assessed by the Gram Panchayat from 2000, the petitioner could not be disqualified.

5 Nov 2012

The petitioner, Santosh Maruti Walanj, was elected as a member of Gram Panchayat Shelar, Taluka Bhivandi, District Thane, from a ward reserved for Sch...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Withdrawal of Election Petition After Trial Completion Under Section 109 Representation of the People Act, 1951 — Petitioner's Lack of Confidence in Grounds Justifies Leave. The court held that Section 109 permits withdrawal at any time before decision is pronounced, and discretion to grant leave is not ousted by Section 98.

21 Jul 2010

The petitioner, Somnath Zuvarkar, a defeated candidate in the election held on 2 June 2007, filed an election petition under Section 100(1)(d)(i) of t...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petition Challenging Election Petition Order — Non-Joinder of Candidate Alleged to Have Committed Corrupt Practice Renders Election Petition Not Maintainable. Corrupt Practice Allegations Must Be Specifically Pleaded and Proved; Vague Allegations Insufficient.

13 Sep 2005

The case involves a writ petition filed by Mrs. Indravati Rajan Yadav challenging the order of the Additional Chief Judge, Court of Small Causes at Mu...

High Court

Bombay High Court Allows Appeal in Grampanchayat Election Dispute — Caste Certificate Cancellation Upheld as Valid Ground for Disqualification. The court held that the cancellation of a caste certificate by the Scrutiny Committee is a valid ground for disqualification under the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959, and the election of a candidate whose caste claim is invalidated is void.

30 Nov -0001

The case involves a Letters Patent Appeal before the Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench, arising from a writ petition concerning the election of the ...

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