Afzal Imam vs State Of Bihar & Ors

The Supreme Court set aside the judgment and order of the Patna High Court in Writ Petition No. CWJC 9981/2010, allowing the writ petition in part. The Court held that Section 27 of the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007 must be harmoniously interpreted with Sections 25(4), 23(3), 21(3), and 21(4) of the Act. It directed the District Magistrate of Patna to administer the oath of secrecy to the seven Municipal Councillors nominated by the appellant, affirming their entitlement to exercise powers as per the Act.