Sharda Kailash Mittal vs State Of M.P.& Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, affirming the dismissal of the writ petition filed by Smt. Sharda Kailash Mittal against the order of the Chief Secretary under Section 51 of the Madhya Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1961. The Court found that the appellant had violated her duties as Chairman by failing to supervise the financial and executive administration of the council, justifying her removal from the post. The judgment reinforces the accountability of elected officials in local governance under the Act.