Namdev Sahebrao Lobhe vs Balwant Sambhaji Jagtap
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Case Significance
Namdev Sahebrao Lobhe vs Balwant Sambhaji Jagtap is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 6, 2024 (citation: ik-80606946). Two connected writ petitions by a Gram Panchayat Surpanch challenging disqualification orders by the Collector. In WP 3881/2024, the disqualification based on a caste certificate validity challenge was quashed as the Collector erred. In WP 3885/2024, the disqualification for failure to hold Gram Panchayat meetings was upheld — the Surpanch's explanation that the Gram Sevak did not obey his orders was found unconvincing, and merely sending letters to the Block Development Officer was insuffici 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 by a Gram Panchayat Surpanch challenging disqualification orders by the Collector. In WP 3881/2024, the disqualification based on a caste certificate validity challenge was quashed as the Collector erred. In WP 3885/2024, the disqualification for failure to hold Gram Panchayat meetings was upheld — the Surpanch's explanation that the Gram Sevak did not obey his orders was found unconvincing, and merely sending letters to the Block Development Officer was insufficient.
What was the outcome of Namdev Sahebrao Lobhe vs Balwant Sambhaji Jagtap?
Two connected writ petitions by a Gram Panchayat Surpanch challenging disqualification orders by the Collector. In WP 3881/2024, the disqualification based on a caste certificate validity challenge wa...
Judgment
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