Vijay vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court held that Section 14(1)(J-2) of the Bombay Village Panchayats Act, 1958, which disqualifies individuals from holding Panchayat positions if they are also elected as Councillors of the Zilla Parishad, has retrospective effect. The Court found that the amendment was intended to apply to both future and sitting members, thereby disqualifying the appellant who was elected prior to the amendment. The Court upheld the decisions of the Additional Collector and the High Court, affirming the disqualification of the appellant.