NITIN BANDOPANT SALAGRE vs THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's dismissal of writ petitions challenging the election of Mrs. Kesharben Murji Patel as a councillor, which was based on her invalid caste certificate under Section 33 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888. The Court ruled that the State Election Commission's notification for by-elections to fill the casual vacancy was valid, emphasizing the importance of adhering to statutory provisions regarding caste verification. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the legality of the election process.