LAWS(SC)-1999-9-124

PADMASINGHJI BAJIRAO PATIL Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Decided On September 16, 1999
PADMASINGHJI BAJIRAO PATIL Appellant
V/S
STATE OF MAHARASHTRA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Delay condoned in SLP (C) No. 14075/99 (C.C. 5231/96).

(2.) Leave granted in SLP (C) 14075/99 (CC 5231/96) and SLP (C) No. 21615/96.

(3.) Challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 144-T of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act') failed before the Division Bench of the Bombay High Court and the Writ Petition filed by the petitioner was dismissed vide order dated January 10, 1996. These appeals by special leave put that judgment of the Bombay High Court in issue before us.