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S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, C. KUMARAPPAN
Bar Association Chengalpattu Rep. by its President, Stephen C. Kumar – Appellant
Versus
Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Rep. By its Secretary – Respondent
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ORDER :
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the impugned Election Schedule dated 18.04.2023 issued by the respondents 3 to 6, quash the same and consequently appoint a committee to conduct the election to the office bearers of the Bar Association Chengalpattu to ensure fair and democratic way of election and pass such further orders as this Hon'ble Court deems it fit and proper in the above circumstances of the case.
The learned counsel for the respondents 3 to 6 would submit that the election was completed and results were declared. That apart, further election was also conducted in the year 2024. That being the factum, the cause became vanished. Accordingly, this writ petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected WMPs are also closed.
A writ petition under Article 226 is not maintainable if the underlying issue has been resolved, rendering the petition moot.
A writ petition can be dismissed for non-prosecution if the petitioner fails to appear and show interest in the proceedings.
Where a statute provides for election to an office, or an authority or institution and if it further provides a machinery or forum for determination of dispute arising out of election, the aggrieved ....
Election disputes must be resolved through election petitions under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, not through writ petitions, due to the constitutional bar under Article 329(b).
The court affirmed the necessity of adhering to established bye-laws in conducting elections and the invalidity of actions undermining duly elected bodies.
The jurisdiction under Articles 226 and 227 does not permit setting aside an already held election; grievances must be pursued through appropriate forums.
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