ARUN SINGH @ ARUN KUMAR SINGH vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 139(1)(f) of the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act, 1993, which disqualifies individuals dismissed from government service for misconduct from holding elected office. The Court held that the State Election Commission has the authority under Rule 122 to determine disqualifications and that the pending election petition does not preclude the Commission from acting on disqualification matters. The Court upheld the decision of the Patna High Court, affirming the disqualification of the appellant based on his prior dismissal.