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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.

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 […]