In Brief
The Supreme Court examined whether a High Court-appointed Administrator could unilaterally amend the constitution of the Archery Association of India beyond four amendments approved by the Court. The Administrator had incorporated additional amendments without court permission or stakeholder consultation and conducted elections on this unauthorized amended constitution. The Court held that the Administrator exceeded his authority and lacked power to make such amendments. All steps taken by the Administrator beyond the approved scope, including the elections, were declared null and void. The Court emphasized that only the newly elected body can propose further constitutional amendments through proper legal procedure. Parties were relegated to their position prior to the unauthorized amendments.
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