Supreme Court Upholds Removal of Panchayat Samiti Party Leader: Sangeeta vs. State of Maharashtra (2021) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Panchayat Samiti party leader can be removed by a resolution passed by the majority of the party members, or if the leader is entitled to continue for a fixed term, irrespective of the party’s confidence. CASE […]
Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification for Failure to Submit Caste Validity Certificate: Sudhir Vilas Kalel vs. Bapu Rajaram Kalel (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a member of a Panchayat can be disqualified for failing to submit a Caste Validity Certificate within the stipulated time, and whether the Maharashtra Temporary Extension of Period for Submitting Validity Certificate Act,
Supreme Court clarifies Disqualification for Not Filing Election Expenses: Laxmibai vs. The Collector, Nanded (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the disqualification for not submitting election expenses should be for the maximum period of five years. CASE TYPE: Election Law Case Name: Laxmibai vs. The Collector, Nanded & Ors. Judgment Date: 14 February 2020 Date of the
Supreme Court Upholds Disqualification of Councillor for Spouse’s Unauthorized Construction LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a municipal councillor can be disqualified for unauthorized constructions carried out by their spouse or dependents under the Maharashtra Municipal Council Act, 1965. CASE TYPE: Local Government Law, Disqualification of Municipal Councillor Case Name: Sampada Yogesh Waghdhare vs. The State of Maharashtra
