(1.) We have heard learned counsel on both sides. Special Leave granted.
(2.) The controversy relates to the elections to the Committee of Management of a co-operative society called the "Bharat Silk Filature Factory and Industries Co-operative Society Ltd." (Society) Malavalli, Mandya District, which was registered on the 29th of March, 1983. Its first Board of Directors was constituted by the Government.
(3.) Necessary and material facts leading to the dispute are these :