Devram Laxman Bhoir v. the State of Maharashtra, through Secretary, Social Justice Dept and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
A Writ Petition challenged the caste certificate of an election candidate alleging fraud and misrepresentation in school records. The High Court held the Scrutiny Committee failed to give a proper reasoning and opportunity of hearing. The Court quashed the orders and remanded the matter for a fresh reconsideration.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders dated 11 January 2012 and 4 March 2013 quashed and set aside; matter remanded for reconsideration within four months.