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A politician was appointed as a minister in a Sate Cabinet, even though he was not a member of either house of the State legislature. He ceased to be a minister as he could not get elected as an MLA or MLC within the next six months. Can he be appointed as a minister once again though he is not an MLA or MLC, immediately thereafter? Discuss.

Sunny Shettipalli
November 10, 2025
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Facts of the Case A politician was appointed as a minister in a State Cabinet, even though he was not a member of either House […]

Anon-legislator was appointed as a minister in state cabinet. He could continue as such only for six months, as he could not get elected either as MLA or MLC during such time. After a week, he was again appointed as a minister in the same cabinet even though he was still a non-legislator. The second appointment was challenged as unconstitutional. Decide.

Sunny Shettipalli
November 10, 2025
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Facts of the Case A person who was not a member of the State Legislature was appointed as a Minister in the State Cabinet. Under […]

Explain the powers and functions of the state executive under the Constitution of India

Sunny Shettipalli
November 3, 2025
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The State Executive – A Pillar of Federal Governance The State Executive is a crucial organ of governance under the Constitution of India, forming the […]

Appointment of State Executive

Sunny Shettipalli
October 30, 2025
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Overview and Constitutional Basis: The State Executive in India comprises the Governor, the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers, and the Advocate-General for the State. […]