RUSTAMJI NASARVANJI DANGER vs JORAM KUNVERJI GANATRA AND ORS.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 38(1)(b)(i) of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, 1963, clarifying that a councillor is disqualified only if they act as a councillor in obtaining a lease of land for themselves. The Court held that the appellant, as President of the municipality, did not act in such a capacity when applying for a lease, and thus was not disqualified. The High Court's ruling was overturned, allowing the appellant to retain their position.