Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bombay HC Quashes Bandra Gymkhana Resolution Removing President
The Bombay High Court has canceled a decision made by the Bandra Gymkhana to remove its president, Dr. Cheryl Misquitta.
The court said the decision was made without following the club's rules.
The court ordered the club to hold a new meeting to decide on Dr. Misquitta's removal.
The club will now hold this new meeting with a clear agenda.
Dr. Misquitta will continue as president until the new meeting decides otherwise.
The dispute started after some members questioned the fairness of the club's elections.
An independent report later said the elections were fair.
Dr. Misquitta has been president for five terms and regrets the time and money spent on this legal fight.
Bombay High Court quashed a resolution removing Dr. Cheryl Misquitta as president of Bandra Gymkhana.
The resolution was passed without a notified agenda, violating the club's rules.
The court ordered a fresh Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be convened.
Dr. Misquitta will resume her position as president pending the outcome of the fresh EGM.
The dispute arose from allegations of vote tampering in the club's 2025 elections.
- Who
- Dr. Cheryl Misquitta, Bandra Gymkhana members, Bombay High Court
- What
- Bombay High Court quashes resolution removing Dr. Cheryl Misquitta as president of Bandra Gymkhana
- When
- March 22, 2026 (resolution passed), July 23, 2026 (court order)
- Where
- Bandra Gymkhana, Mumbai, Bombay High Court
- Why
- The resolution was passed without a notified agenda, violating the club's rules
Dr. Cheryl Misquitta's Supporters
Managing Committee
Validity of the Removal Resolution
Dr. Cheryl Misquitta's Supporters
The resolution to remove Dr. Misquitta was invalid because it was passed without a notified agenda, violating the club's rules.
Managing Committee
The managing committee believes the resolution was valid and plans to convene a fresh EGM to reconsider the removal.
Transparency and Fairness
Dr. Cheryl Misquitta's Supporters
Dr. Misquitta argues that the full inquiry report was not circulated to the general membership, lacking transparency.
Managing Committee
The managing committee follows the court's order to hold a fresh EGM, ensuring due process.
- Date of Resolution
- March 22, 2026
- Date of Court Order
- July 23, 2026
- Number of Members Voting for Removal
- 352
- Percentage of Voting Membership
- 7.38%
- Inquiry Report Conclusion
- Election conducted in a fair and proper manner
- Current Status of Dr. Misquitta
- Resumed position as president pending fresh EGM
