BALDEV SINGH GANDHI vs STATE OF PUNJAB .

The Supreme Court examined the removal of a Municipal Councilor under Section 16(1)(e) of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, where the appellant was accused of misconduct for publicly criticizing the house tax assessment list. The Court held that the charges against the appellant were not substantiated and that the show cause notice was issued mala fide, emphasizing the need for fair procedures in the removal of elected representatives. Consequently, the Court quashed the removal order, reinstating the appellant as a Councilor.