Charity Commissioner Stays Asiatic Society Mumbai Elections Over Voter List Issues

Elections for the Asiatic Society of Mumbai's managing committee, scheduled for March 14, 2026, were stayed by the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner due to alleged irregularities in the voter list and concerns over the institution's functioning, including missing rare books. The Bombay High Court upheld this stay, citing procedural issues and lack of a valid election schedule. Until new elections occur, a sub-committee and an observer will manage the Society's affairs, with key members recused from voter list preparations.