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SC questions Bihar over continuation of minister without being elected legislator
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Supreme Court questioned Bihar government on minister Deepak Prakash continuing without being an elected legislator.
Petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh challenged Prakash's reappointment under Article 164(4), which allows a non-legislator to be minister for only six months.
Prakash was first inducted in November 2025 and served 4 months 26 days before a gap; he was reappointed on May 7, 2026.
CJI Surya Kant posted the matter for hearing on Tuesday and warned against delay in filing state's response.
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