Supreme Court Questions Bihar Over Unelected Minister Continuing in Office
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Bihar government in a significant constitutional case questioning whether an unelected minister can continue in office by effectively restarting the six-month period under Article 164(4) without being elected to the legislature. The case raises important questions about the constitutional limits on ministerial appointments and whether repeated reappointments can bypass the requirement of securing a public mandate. The court's eventual ruling could have far-reaching implications for constitutional governance across India.
