Bhartiya Brahman Samaj Withdraws Writ; Petition Dismissed

Authority: Sub Divisional Magistrate Court, Haridwar

Order Date: 19 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Bhartiya Brahman Samaj; Respondents: Sub Divisional Magistrate and another authority.
• The petitioner challenged an order dated 16 July 2026 issued by the Deputy Registrar, Firms, Societies and Chits, Haridwar, alleging that the Deputy Registrar lacked jurisdiction to disturb the election of the society.
• State counsel contended that the disturbance was effected by the Prescribed Authority exercising powers under Section 25 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, not by the Deputy Registrar.
• The petitioner’s counsel sought permission to withdraw the writ petition while retaining the liberty to contest the order of the Prescribed Authority.

Final Outcome

• The court dismissed the writ petition as withdrawn, granting the petitioner the liberty to challenge the Prescribed Authority’s order.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Society Election