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Supreme Court pulls up Bihar over unelected minister: 'How are you retaining him beyond 6 months?' |...

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The Supreme Court questioned Bihar over retaining Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash despite him not being an elected member of the legislature.
A three-judge Bench led by CJI Surya Kant was hearing a petition challenging Prakash's second appointment as minister.
The Court referred to Article 164(4), which requires an unelected minister to be elected within six months, and asked why he was retained beyond that period.

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SC questions Bihar over continuation of minister without being elected legislator
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Can Unelected Minister Serve Beyond 6 Months? Constitutional Puzzle In Supreme Court
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