https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303275 The Supreme Court upheld the suspension of the appellant, emphasizing that "detained in prison during trial" includes pre-trial detention to maintain public confidence in municipal offices. The broader interpretation of "trial" aligns with the legislative intent of Section 40 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, ensuring individuals facing serious criminal charges are suspended from public office. The dismissal of the appellant's petition underscores the importance of keeping those unable to perform duties due to detention away from office to uphold the integrity of municipal governance. en-us Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:48:23 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303275 The Supreme Court upheld the suspension of the appellant, emphasizing that "detained in prison during trial" includes pre-trial detention to maintain public confidence in municipal offices. The broader interpretation of "trial" aligns with the legislative intent of Section 40 of the Gujarat Municipalities Act, ensuring individuals facing serious criminal charges are suspended from public office. The dismissal of the appellant's petition underscores the importance of keeping those unable to perform duties due to detention away from office to uphold the integrity of municipal governance. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=303275