Synopsis

This judgment by a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court dismisses a writ petition filed by a member of a multi-state cooperative society seeking to stay the upcoming elections for the society's managing committee. The petitioner alleged that the electoral roll had not been properly verified. The court refused to interdict the election process at the pre-poll stage, noting that a previous related petition had already been disposed of, that elections were scheduled to be held in a few days, and that the petitioner could challenge the election results after they were declared. The court also observed that the petitioner's counsel was himself a member of the society and had earlier filed a similar petition, and thus should not appear as counsel. The writ petition was disposed of with liberty to avail remedies after the elections.

1. Heading for the judgment

Citation: Himank Nagpal v. Revanta Multi State Cghs Ltd & Ors., W.P.(C) 3721/2026, decided on 23.03.2026 (Delhi High Court - DB)
Coram: Hon'ble Ms. Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Hon'ble Ms. Justice Madhu Jain (Division Bench)
Core Law: Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002; Constitutional Law (Article 226).

Delhi High Court refuses to stay cooperative society elections on eve of polling; holds that grievances regarding eligibility can be raised post-election.

2. Legal framework

This judgment deals with the scope of judicial interference in the election process of cooperative societies.

• Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002:

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