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Democratic Governance

2 articlesLatest July 2026
MCS Act Section 91(1) | Pendency of Election Petition Does Not Suspended Elected Committee’s Tenure or Function: Bombay HC
Case Law Analysis
|Bombay High Court

MCS Act Section 91(1) | Pendency of Election Petition Does Not Suspended Elected Committee’s Tenure or Function: Bombay HC

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the mere filing of an election petition under Section 91(1) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act does not invalidate or suspend the authority of a newly elected managing committee. Elected members may immediately assume office and conduct society affairs, ensuring democratic continuity and preventing administrative paralysis by prolonging provisional committees.

Societies Registration Act | Returning Officer Cannot Unilaterally Suspend Elections Without Registrar’s Authority: Punjab & Haryana HC
Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court

Societies Registration Act | Returning Officer Cannot Unilaterally Suspend Elections Without Registrar’s Authority: Punjab & Haryana HC

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that a Returning Officer lacks statutory power to halt society elections without explicit authorization from the Registrar under the Societies Registration Act. The court directed elections to proceed before the governing body’s term expires on 04.05.2026, reinforcing democratic governance and curbing administrative overreach in cooperative societies.

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