Namdev Sahebrao Lobhe vs Amol Pandurang Patil And Others
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Case Significance
Namdev Sahebrao Lobhe vs Amol Pandurang Patil And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 6, 2024 (citation: ik-38085160). Two connected writ petitions filed by a Surpanch (village head) of Gram Panchayat Kanegaon, Dharashiv, against disqualification proceedings. In WP 3881/2024, the Collector's order disqualifying the petitioner based on a no-confidence motion was quashed and set aside as the court found merit in the challenge. However, in WP 3885/2024, the petition challenging disqualification for failure to hold mandatory Gram Panchayat meetings was dismissed — the court found the petitioner's explanation that The case was heard by Justice Kishore C. Sant. Counsel appearing: Dattatray J. Ghodake (counsel for respondent), S.B. Munde (counsel for respondent), V.D. Salunke (counsel for petitioner), V.S. Badakh (counsel for respondent).
Summary
Two connected writ petitions filed by a Surpanch (village head) of Gram Panchayat Kanegaon, Dharashiv, against disqualification proceedings. In WP 3881/2024, the Collector's order disqualifying the petitioner based on a no-confidence motion was quashed and set aside as the court found merit in the challenge. However, in WP 3885/2024, the petition challenging disqualification for failure to hold mandatory Gram Panchayat meetings was dismissed — the court found the petitioner's explanation that the Gramsevak did not obey orders was unconvincing, as merely sending letters to the BDO was insufficient.
What was the outcome of Namdev Sahebrao Lobhe vs Amol Pandurang Patil And Others?
Two connected writ petitions filed by a Surpanch (village head) of Gram Panchayat Kanegaon, Dharashiv, against disqualification proceedings. In WP 3881/2024, the Collector's order disqualifying the pe...
Judgment
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