M N.SAMRATH vs MAROTRAO AND ORS.AND VICE VERSA

The Supreme Court interpreted Regulation 25(4) of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Regulations, 1960, in conjunction with Section 15(g) of the City of Nagpur Corporation Act, 1948, determining that the regulation does not impose ineligibility on L.I.C. employees to become members of local authorities but rather governs their conduct. The Court held that while participation in elections may invite disciplinary action, it does not equate to disqualification from candidacy. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeal, affirming the eligibility of the appellant to contest elections despite not obtaining the Chairman's permission.