"However, the proviso expressly provides that such nominated members shall not have the right to vote in meetings of the municipality," the Bench said. While elected members derive their authority from the democratic mandate of the people, nominated members are inducted because of their expertise, experience or specialised knowledge. Why did the Supreme Court reject the nominated members' voting rights? A division bench affirmed this view on April 20, 2023, holding that nominated members do not have the right to vote in Legislative Council elections. Court also found no merit in the contention that segregating the votes cast by nominated members would violate the secrecy of the ballot.