#deputy registrar

The Bombay High Court has settled a critical jurisdictional conflict by holding that revision petitions against orders of a Deputy Registrar under the MCS Act must be filed before the Divisional Joint Registrar, not the State Government. This clarifies the statutory hierarchy of appellate authority in cooperative society disputes, ensuring uniformity and preventing forum shopping by litigants seeking higher-level review.

Allahabad HC rules that failure to follow due process for member deletion under Section 4-B of the Societies Registration Act invalidates subsequent elections. Societies must adhere to bye-laws and procedural fairness to avoid legal challenges to membership lists and electoral outcomes.

Bombay High Court holds that Deputy Registrar's power under Section 154B-27 of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act is confined to enforcing prior orders, not adjudicating new claims of encroachment charges.