STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH THR. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY vs MAHENDRA GUPTA

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, affirming that the order dated 15.12.2014 issued by the State Transport Authority was illegal due to the absence of a quorum, as it was signed only by the Chairperson and one member after one member was transferred. The Court emphasized that under the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1994, a quorum of three members is required for valid decision-making. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Madhya Pradesh was dismissed, maintaining the High Court's ruling that the order lacked legal validity.