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Matters pending before judiciary can't be discussed in Parliament: Rijiju on SIR debate

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 August 2025 ()
The government stated in Lok Sabha that matters pending before the judiciary cannot be discussed in the House, responding to opposition demands for a discussion on the SIR exercise in Bihar. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju cited a 1988 ruling, emphasizing that the House cannot comment on the Election Commission's actions, as the matter is currently under Supreme Court consideration.
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