Supreme Court allows appeal against Rajasthan High Court judgment that struck down District Milk Unions' election eligibility bye-laws.
Court rules writ petitions were not maintainable as cooperative societies are not 'State' and statutory remedies were not exhausted.
Impugned bye-laws prescribing milk supply, audit classification, and operational continuity criteria are held intra vires the Rajasthan Cooperative Societies Act.
High Court judgment set aside for erroneous legal reasoning and violation of natural justice due to non-joinder of affected parties.