Dr. Subhash Kashyap, constitutional expert, dies at 97

Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap, former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and constitutional expert, died on 4 June 2026 at the age of 97. He died at his residence in Sainik Farm, New Delhi, at around 10 a.m. due to cardio-pulmonary arrest after age-related ailments.

Early Life and Public Service

Dr. Subhash Kashyap was born on 10 May 1929 in Chadpur, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. He participated in India’s Independence movement as a teenager.

Parliamentary Career

Dr. Kashyap served as Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha from 1983 to 1990. He was associated with the Parliament of India for more than 37 years.

Books and Constitutional Work

Dr. Kashyap authored more than 100 books on constitutional law, parliamentary procedures, and governance. His writings were used by students, researchers, and legislators in India.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament of India.
• The Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha is the highest-ranking official in the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
• Ram Nath Kovind chaired the high-level committee on simultaneous elections.
• Simultaneous elections are also called the “One Nation, One Election” proposal.

Committee and National Roles

Dr. Kashyap was a member of the high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind on the legal framework for simultaneous elections. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed condolences after his death.