AFZAL IMAM vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court set aside the Patna High Court's order in Writ Petition No. CWJC 9981/2010, allowing the petition in part. It 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. The Court directed the District Magistrate of Patna to administer the oath of secrecy to the nominated Municipal Councillors, affirming their entitlement to exercise powers akin to those of the Mayor and the Empowered Standing Committee as per the Act.