BIHARI LAL RADA vs ANIL JAIN (TINU) .

The Supreme Court held that the election of the appellant as President of the Municipal Council, Hisar, was invalid as it contravened the reservation policy mandated by the Competent Authority's Notification. The Court emphasized that the office was reserved for candidates from the general category, and thus, a candidate from the Backward Class category, like the appellant, was ineligible. The judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which set aside the appellant's election, was upheld, reinforcing the importance of adhering to reservation norms as per Article 40 of the Constitution.