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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces no-confidence motion under Article 94 after notice from 118 Opposition MPs

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11 Feb 2026
~2 min
Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Article 94Article 95Article 96118 Opposition MPs14 days' notice1954
Bodies:Lok SabhaParliament
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What This Article Covers

1.Opposition MPs submit a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, triggering a constitutional process under Article 94(c) requiring a 14-day notice and majority vote for removal.

2.The Supreme Court seeks a report from the Centre on implementing its August 2024 verdict permitting sub-classification within SCs/STs for reservations and applying the 'creamy layer' principle.

3.The India-US interim trade deal and a parallel US-Bangladesh deal create new dynamics in trade policy, highlighting the intertwining of economic security and foreign policy.

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A constitutional crisis unfolds as the Opposition moves a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, invoking Article 94(c). Simultaneously, the Supreme Court pushes the Centre for action on its landmark verdict allowing sub-classification of SC/STs and extending the 'creamy layer' principle. This news tests core concepts of parliamentary democracy and affirmative action, crucial for UPSC Polity and Social Justice sections.

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Article for Speaker RemovalArticle 94(c) of Constitution
No-Trust Notice PeriodAt least 14 days
Past No-Trust Motions (Speaker)1954, 1966, 1987
SC Verdict on Sub-classification DateAugust 1, 2024
SC Bench Size7-judge Constitution Bench
New Content Blocking Time3 hours (from 36 hours)
Defence Budget Hike (2026-27)15% to Rs 7.85 lakh crore

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  • ›Article for Speaker Removal: Article 94(c) of Constitution
  • ›No-Trust Notice Period: At least 14 days
  • ›Target this Data: 118 MPs signed the no-confidence notice; 14-day notice period under Article 94(c).
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Lok Sabha Secretariat / Secretary-General receives the no-confidence motion notice.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Article 94(c) for Speaker removal; Section 79 of IT Act for intermediary liability; Overruling of E V Chinnaiah case (2004).

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

To which constitutional officeholder is a written notice for a no-confidence motion submitted under Article 94(c)?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court verdict on SC/ST reservations:

1. It overruled the 2004 judgement in the E V Chinnaiah case.

2. It held that Scheduled Castes constitute a homogeneous group incapable of sub-classification.

3. It endorsed the application of the 'creamy layer' principle to exclude advanced members from SC/ST reservation benefits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

According to the amended IT Rules 2021 notified in February 2026, what is the new mandated timeline for social media intermediaries to remove 'unlawful content' (non-AI generated)?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary strategic implication of the India-US joint statement's reference to strengthening 'economic security alignment', as highlighted in the editorial analysis?

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