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OVERVIEW OF THE CASE The Kerala High Court has clarified the statutory procedure governing removal of co-opted members from the managing committees of co-operative societies. The Court held that Removal of Co-opted Member from Co-operative Managing Committee Must Follow No-Confidence Motion under Rule 43-A; Registrar Can Rescind Illegal Resolutions under Rule 176 . Key Highlights: Co-opted members cannot be removed arbitrarily Removal must strictly follow Rule 43-A through

INTRODUCTION In a significant judgment, the Delhi High Court has delivered a clear message: employees who continue to hold on to company property after termination expose themselves to serious legal consequences. In the recent case, a former employee returned a company laptop only after a criminal case was filed against her, and the Court ruled against her for withholding office property. This ruling underscores the importance for both employers and employees of prompt and t