Overview
- The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant refused the MCA’s appeal, calling the injunction justified and directing the association to press its case before the high court.
- The court questioned the credibility of the new voters, remarking that some “don’t even know how to hold a bat,” and emphasized roles for retired cricketers in governance.
- The Bombay High Court on January 5 halted the January 6 polls, citing prima facie illegality, lack of transparency, denial of meeting minutes, and no opportunity to object to the mass inductions.
- The voters’ list issued on December 25 included relatives of MCA president and NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar—his wife Kunti and father-in-law Satish Magar—as well as MP Supriya Sule’s daughter Revati.
- Petitions led by former India cricketer Kedar Jadhav contest the late additions, and the Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of the appeal so parties can seek relief or modifications before the high court on February 4, leaving issues like any administrator to that forum.