Regulation 114(4) of Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 permits only candidates to challenge election of office bearers

Institute of Company Secretaries of India Vs Biman Debnath & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the candidate concerned. Hence, writ petition filed by the petitioner not contesting the election of office bearers to the High Court was wrongly entertained. Facts- As the post of Chariman of Eastern India Regional Council of Institute of Company Secretaries of India go vacant, the same was required to be filled in for the remaining period. The Vice Chairman (respondent no. 1) ...