The Supreme Court questioned Bihar's government on Thursday regarding Minister Deepak Prakash's continuation despite not being an elected legislator, seeking a response by Tuesday.
SC will hear the matter on Tuesday
Jul 30, 2026
03:21 pm
What's the storyThe Supreme Court has raised questions on the legality of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash's continuance in office without being elected.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked, "This is a pure question of law. The State will have to explain how a minister is continuing for over six months without being elected."
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