SC upheld validity of 97th constitutional amendment | Effective management of co-op societies

Union of India Vs Rajendra N Shah & Anr. (Supreme Court of India) The Supreme Court on July 20 in a 2:1 majority verdict upheld the validity of the 97th constitutional amendment that deals with issues related to effective management of cooperative societies but struck down a part inserted by it which relates to the Constitution and working of cooperative societies.  Supreme Court verdict came on the Centre’s plea challenging the Gujarat High Court’s decision dated; 22.04.2013 striking down certain provisions of the 97th constitutional amendment while holding that Parliament cannot ena...