Mrs. Archana Yogeshwar Kansare v. The State Of Maharashtra, Rural Development Minister, Mantralaya, Mumbai And ORS.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

NAGPUR BENCH AT NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO. 1430/2024 Mrs. Archana Yogeshwar Kansare Vs. The State of Maharashtra, Rural Development Minister and others Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Appearances, Court's orders or directions and Registrar's orders Court's or Judge's orders Mr. J.D. Bastian, Advocate for petitioner Ms. M.H. Deshmukh, AGP for Respondents / State Mr. I.N. Choudhari, Advocate for Respondent No.5 CORAM: BHARAT P. DESHPANDE, J.

DATED : 7th MARCH, 2024 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner.

2.

The petition is challenging the disqualification of the petitioner as Sarpanch in view of the First Information Report lodged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

3.

Shri Choudhari, learned counsel for the respondent No.5 / Caveator, whereas learned Assistant Government Pleader for the respondent Nos.1, 2 and 6 are present.

4.

Issue notice to the respondent Nos.3 and 4, returnable on 13th March, 2024.

5.

The respondents are permitted to file reply, if any by giving advance copy to the other side. 6.

Stand over to 13th March, 2024.

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Hamdast is allowed.

(BHARAT P. DESHPANDE, J.) MP Deshpande Signed by: Mr. M.P. Deshpande Designation: PA To Honourable Judge Date: 07/03/2024 16:00:26