# Supreme Court seeks Bihar minister’s records on MLC nomination

2026-08-07T15:40:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Supreme Court on Friday sought records from the Bihar government on the appointment of minister Deepak Prakash, his re-induction in May, and his hurried nomination as an MLC. A PIL challenges that he continues as minister after the six-month deadline under Article 164(4) expired on May 20. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the nomination now cures any disqualification. The petitioner, citing the 2001 S.R. Chaudhari ruling, says the six-month grace period for a non-legislator minister is non-renewable and cannot be reset by a change of government or reappointment. The bench asked for all appointment documents and adjourned the hearing.

## Coverage

- livelaw.in <https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/deepak-prakash-nominated-as-mlc-can-continue-as-minister-bihar-govt-tells-supreme-court-544789>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/supreme-court-seeks-bihar-ministers-record-of-appointment-nomination-as-mlc/articleshow/133044739.cms>

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