MAHADEO vs SHANTIBHAI AND ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision that the appellant was disqualified from being elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly due to holding an office of profit under the Government, specifically as a member of the Railway panel of lawyers. The Court clarified that the appellant's engagement imposed a duty to protect the Railway's interests, thus constituting an office of profit as defined by the law. The Court also noted that while the appellant could terminate his engagement, he was still bound to fulfill his obligations until he did so, affirming the trial court's ruling.