Gulab Rakhdu Nagdive v. the State of Maharashtra, Thr. Collector, Gondia and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench — Writ Petition No.5946 of 2024, decided 14th October 2025 (neutral citation 2025:BHC-NAG:10978), Coram: Siddheshwar S. Thombre, J. Petitioner Gulab Rakhdu Nagdive (Sarpanch) versus State of Maharashtra and Others. Subject: no-confidence motion against Sarpanch passed by majority of votes; challenge to Collector's order; High Court declined interference; writ petition dismissed; no order as to costs. Counsel: Ms. A.Y. Pardhi (petitioner), Mr. A.G. Mate AGP (State), Mr. S.R. Wagh (Respondent Nos.3, 5 and 6).
What did the court decide?
Since the no-confidence motion against the petitioner-Sarpanch was passed by majority of votes and the petitioner's lack of majority confidence was considered by the authorities, the Court found no reason to interfere with the order passed by the Collector. ¶11