09/05/2024, 2 years ago
Upholding Democracy: Supreme Court’s Ruling on Disqualification of Elected Municipal Representatives
Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court addressed the disqualification of elected members of local municipalities in Maharashtra. The case, involving Makarand alias Nandu and Nitin, challenged the powers of the Minister-In-Charge, Urban Development, to disqualify elected councilors and office bearers of municipalities. The Court’s decision emphasized the importance of grassroots democracy and the […]