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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Ex-Mumbai Mayor's Disqualification
The Supreme Court has issued a notice challenging the disqualification of former Mumbai mayor Vishakha Raut as a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation councillor after the court ruled her Other Backward Class caste certificate was invalid. The notice could trigger a review of her council seat and may influence future caste‑based eligibility cases across India.
Supreme Court has issued a notice after finding procedural flaws in the disqualification of former Mumbai mayor Vishakha Raut as a BMC councillor. The decision stems from the court's ruling that her OBC caste certificate does not meet legal criteria.
- Disqualification was based on an OBC status now deemed invalid.
- The notice may lead to a review of the council seat and could set a precedent for future caste‑based eligibility disputes.
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