The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has quashed an order passed by the Deputy Registrar, Firms, Societies, and Chits, ruling that the official lacked the jurisdiction to adjudicate upon the validity of society elections. The Court reaffirmed that under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, such disputes must exclusively be referred to the Prescribed Authority. Justice
Section 25 Societies Registration Act | Deputy Registrar Cannot Decide Validity of Elections: Allahabad High Court
