THE GOA STATE CO.OP BANK LTD vs PDENE TALUKA PRAT HAMIK SHIKSHAK P.S.LTD

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of elections conducted by a cooperative society under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984. It was established that unless the amended bye-laws are approved by the Registrar, they do not become effective, rendering any election conducted in violation of statutory rules invalid. The Court directed the Registrar to confirm the approval status of the bye-laws, emphasizing the necessity of compliance with procedural requirements under the Act.