RAJKOT DISTT COOPERATIVE BANK LTD vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of amendments made to the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961, particularly focusing on Section 74C, which alters the election process for managing committees of specified cooperative societies. The Court held that the amendments, which empower the Collector to conduct elections contrary to the societies' bye-laws, are valid and constitutional. The appeals challenging the High Court's orders were dismissed, affirming the legality of the amended provisions.