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

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. 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.