THE MAHARASHTRA STATE COOP.HOUSING.FIN.C vs PRABHAKAR SITARAM BHADANGE

The Supreme Court ruled that the Cooperative Court established under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 has jurisdiction to adjudicate service disputes between a cooperative society and its employees, as per Section 91(1) of the Act. The Court held that the dismissal of the respondent's appeal by the Cooperative Appellate Court and the High Court was incorrect, affirming the Cooperative Court's authority to resolve such disputes. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, reinstating the jurisdiction of the Cooperative Court over the service matter.