Pralhad & Ors vs Deorao & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the appointment of an Administrative Board under Section 157 of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960, holding that the State's action to dissolve the previous Board and appoint a new one was valid. The Court emphasized the need for elections to be conducted in cooperative societies to ensure democratic functioning, particularly when there has been a prolonged absence of elections. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the timely conduct of elections, reinforcing the principle of accountability in cooperative governance.