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- The Supreme Court questioned the Bihar government about why minister Deepak Prakash continues in office without being an elected member of the assembly, seeking a response by Tuesday.
- A petitioner, Rakesh Kumar Singh, has challenged Prakash's reappointment on May 7, arguing it violated Article 164(4) of the Constitution, which allows a non-legislator to serve as a minister for a maximum of six months.
- Prakash was first inducted in November 2025 and had already served four months and 26 days before his reappointment, leaving roughly a month and four days of the constitutional window.
- The court noted the state has not yet filed its response and said it will not grant further time for filing an affidavit.
What to watch next
- Bihar government's affidavit/response due by Tuesday's hearing
- Court's ruling on whether Prakash's reappointment reset the six-month Article 164(4) limit
- Whether Prakash continues as minister or is required to contest and win an election
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