#Document Supply

The Patna High Court quashed a Sub-Inspector's dismissal where the inquiry officer doubled as prosecutor and critical documents were withheld from the delinquent officer. The appellate authority also rejected the appeal without a hearing despite a court order, compounding the natural justice violations in the departmental proceeding.

Bombay HC rules that failure to supply society records within 45 days under Section 154B-8 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act triggers automatic disqualification, rejecting 'substantial compliance' arguments. The judgment reinforces statutory transparency obligations for co-operative society office-bearers, impacting committee members across Maharashtra.