#election rules

The Bombay High Court has ruled that an interim liquidation order under Section 103 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act does not extinguish a cooperative society’s right to vote in federal cooperative elections. This protects the democratic participation of member societies until a final winding-up order is passed, reinforcing that legal status and electoral rights remain intact during provisional proceedings. The decision upholds natural justice and the continuity of cooperative governance structures.

Bombay HC quashes electoral orders that exceeded statutory scrutiny limits under Rule 76, reaffirming that only names in the official membership register qualify for voting rights. The ruling bars authorities from adjudicating eligibility beyond the register, ensuring strict compliance with election rules for cooperative societies.