Authority: High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital
Order Date: 09.10.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Pooja Kasana filed Writ Petition No. 3039 of 2026 challenging the election held on 17 September 2026 for the office‑bearers of Deep Ganga Residential Complex, Plot No.1, Welfare Society, Haridwar.
- Respondents: State of Uttarakhand and others; newly elected members also appeared.
- Allegations: Petition claimed election violated society bylaws by using the 2024 members list for a 2026 election and by delegating voting rights, rendering the election “bad”.
- Respondent State counsel argued that the dispute is already referred to the prescribed authority under Section 25 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, which provides an alternate efficacious remedy.
- Counsel for newly elected members confirmed that the reference to the prescribed authority has been made and will be heard in due course.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that since the grievance has been channelised to the prescribed authority under Section 25, the writ petition is not maintainable.
- The petition is disposed of and dismissed on 9 October 2026.
Topics: Election Dispute, Societies Regulation