Supreme Court of India · 2018-09-25
Shailesh Bandu Swami vs Dipak
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2018 SC 905
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Shailesh Bandu Swami
- Respondent
- Dipak
- Author
- Uday Umesh Lalit
- Bench
- Ashok Bhushan, Uday Umesh Lalit
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the provisions of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, specifically Sections 20 and 21, regarding the constitution and appointment of the Standing Committee of Municipal Corporations. The Court held that the statutory framework mandates the appointment process and the retirement of members, emphasizing that adherence to these provisions is essential for the lawful functioning of the committee. The judgment of the Bombay High Court was upheld, affirming the legality of the election process and the appointment of the Standing Committee members.