Amid membership row: HC upholds state Charity Commissioner’s order deferring Asiatic Society polls
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Bombay High Court upheld the Charity Commissioner's March 13 order deferring Asiatic Society elections in Mumbai. The court rejected pleas challenging the decision and directed preparation of fresh eligible voter lists. Approximately 1,467 members enrolled after October 3, 2025 were deemed ineligible. The Commissioner halted elections citing governance concerns and missing library books.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtAsiatic SocietyCharity Commissioner Amogh KalotiJustice Farhan P DubashKumar KetkarVinay SahasrabuddheMumbai