The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL challenging the appointment and continuance of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash. During the hearing, CJI Surya Kant sought clarity on his status, asking, “Is he still the Minister?”.
The Patna High Court has dismissed criminal proceedings against Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman, also known as Santosh Manjhi, in a 2017 case alleging rioting, road blockages and assault on a police officer during a protest in Bodh Gaya.
