A petition before the Supreme Court challenges the reappointment of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash, questioning the constitutional validity of a non-legislator continuing in ministerial office. The plea seeks a writ of quo warranto and interpretation of Article 164(4) of the Constitution.
Today(on 20th June), The Patna High Court invalidated Bihar’s law increasing reservation quotas to 65% for Backward Classes, EBCs, SCs, and STs, ruling them unconstitutional under Indian Constitution Articles 14, 15, and 16. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to constitutional limits on reservations for a balance between affirmative action and meritocracy. The Bihar government may seek a review by the Supreme Court.
