State Of Maharashtra & Ors vs Sarabgdharsingh Shivdassing Chavan & ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of illegal money lending practices in Maharashtra, particularly concerning the actions of the Collector and the Chief Minister's instructions that hindered the registration of complaints against the second respondent, Mr. Gokulchand Sananda. The Court emphasized the need for accountability among constitutional functionaries and held that such instructions violate the principles of justice and the rule of law. The Court directed that all complaints against illegal money lending must be registered and investigated without undue influence from political figures, reinforcing the application of the Money Lending Prevention Act.