Parliamentarian Sudhakar Singh Asks Lok Sabha Speaker for Help Over Five-Crore Legal Notice

Rashtriya Janata Dal lawmaker Sudhakar Singh has appealed to the Lok Sabha Speaker to step into a dispute involving a heavy legal claim from a top Bihar police official. The Buxar MP wants a proper inquiry into the accusations made against him and claims the legal notice might block him from doing his job as a parliamentarian.

The Dispute And Notice

The conflict started after a police encounter on June 17, 2026, in Bilauti village of Bhojpur district, where a young man named Bharat Bhushan Tiwari died. Mr. Singh questioned the circumstances of this death, pointing fingers at Special Task Force Director General Kundan Krishnan. On October 6, the senior IPS officer sent a five-crore-rupee legal notice for harm to reputation, demanding a public apology within fifteen days or a court battle.

MP's Counter And Demands

Mr. Singh replied to the notice on October 22 by sharing a detailed letter with fellow lawmakers and posting it on social media. He stated he would not surrender to any uniform or authority and refused to say sorry. The politician also pointed out technical flaws in the legal paper, such as missing lawyer registration details and client signatures, while asking if the state government backed the notice. He further questioned whether the lawyers represented the officer personally or the state administration, while also writing an open letter to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

Context

Lawmakers in India enjoy certain privileges to ensure they can perform their duties without fear of intimidation or outside pressure. When a member feels a legal action or threat interferes with their parliamentary work, they can request the Speaker to examine the matter through the House Privilege Committee.