Bombay High Court Halts Asiatic Society Election Suspension
HC stays charity commissioner’s order on Asiatic Society elections
Hindustan Times
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The Bombay High Court has temporarily stayed the charity commissioner's order that canceled the Asiatic Society of Mumbai's elections just a day before they were scheduled. The court found the decision violated principles of natural justice, as it was made without prior notice to affected parties.
- 01The Bombay High Court intervened to stay the charity commissioner's order halting elections.
- 02Elections were set for March 14 but stopped on March 13 without notice.
- 03Concerns were raised about fairness and transparency in the decision-making process.
- 04The court questioned the legality of issuing such an order just hours before the polls.
- 05The State has until April 16 to respond to the court's queries.
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The Bombay High Court in Mumbai has stayed the charity commissioner's order that canceled the elections for the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, which were scheduled for March 14. The charity commissioner halted the elections on March 13, appointing a committee to manage the society's affairs and promising a new election schedule after finalizing a fresh voters' list. This decision was challenged by presidential candidate Kumar Ketkar (a senior journalist) and others, who argued that the order was made without prior notice or an opportunity for affected parties to respond, violating principles of natural justice. During the hearing, Justice Farhan Dubash noted the lack of transparency, as the report that led to the decision was not shared with the parties involved. The court has granted the State until April 16 to respond to its concerns, while the implementation of the charity commissioner's order remains stayed until then.
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The court's decision allows the Asiatic Society to proceed with its elections, ensuring members have a chance to participate in the electoral process.
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