SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER & ORS. ETC. vs DR. MEHAR SINGH AND ORS. ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 244 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1939, stating it does not violate Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court clarified that Section 244 must be interpreted in conjunction with the entire chapter, emphasizing the need for local autonomy and the government's discretion in administrative matters. The Court also affirmed the locus standi of the members of the notified area committees to challenge the cancellation of their status, as their rights were affected by the notification.