SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to grant cabinet rank to 42 legislators. The court suggested that the petitioner file a review petition in the high court instead. The plea argued that this decision violates constitutional provisions and could set a concerning precedent for legislative integrity.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea regarding cabinet rank for Karnataka legislators.
- ▪The petitioner was advised to file a review petition in the high court.
- ▪The plea claimed that granting cabinet status results in financial benefits and violates constitutional articles.
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SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaSC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaPublished on: May 26, 2026 1:06 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to grant cabinet rank to 42 legislators, including MLAs and MLCs as heads of various boards and corporations.SC refuses to entertain plea challenging decision to grant cabinet rank to MLAs, MLCs in KarnatakaA bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the petitioner to file a review petition before the high court."We dispose of this petition with the liberty to the petitioner to file a…
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