In doing so, the bench also held that the then Congress government in Assam lacked the competence to enact it. While today's judgment pertains to Assam, it will impact similar appointments by many states governments. There are many cases pending in various high courts, challenging the actions of several state government to appoint parliamentary secretaries. "We are of the opinion that the Legislature in Assam lacks the competence to make the impugned Act. The impugned Act is declared unconstitutional," the bench said.

Source: dna July 27, 2017 01:30 UTC