The Supreme Court of India has ruled on the maintainability of a plea challenging the election of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The court held that the election of the Deputy Chairman is not immune from judicial review and can be challenged in a court of law. The petition was filed by a member of the Rajya Sabha, who alleged that the election was conducted in a manner that was not in accordance with the rules of the House. The court observed that the election of the Deputy Chairman is a critical aspect of the functioning of the Rajya Sabha and must be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. The court also stated that the rules of the House must be followed in letter and spirit to ensure that the election is free from any irregularities. The judgment has significant implications for the functioning of the Rajya Sabha and the role of the Deputy Chairman. The court has emphasized the need for transparency and accountability in the functioning of the House and has directed the authorities to ensure that the rules are followed in all future elections. The judgment is expected to have far-reaching consequences for the functioning of the Rajya Sabha and the role of the Deputy Chairman. The court has also directed the authorities to review the rules of the House to ensure that they are in line with the principles of fairness and transparency. The review will be conducted by a committee, which will be established by the authorities to examine the rules and make recommendations for changes. The committee will be responsible for ensuring that the rules are updated to reflect the changing needs of the House and to ensure that they are in line with the principles of fairness and transparency.